The head of the right-wing Fratelli d'Italia party has been sworn in as Prime Minister. She describes herself as pro-European and pro-Western – but is in coalition with the pro-Russian Salvini and Berlusconi. Meloni's first major challenges are the energy crisis and inflation.
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The CP's power center, the Politburo Standing Committee, is now staffed exclusively by Xi loyalists. The final day was overshadowed by an incident surrounding the 79-year-old former Party leader Hu Jintao: The frail-looking Hu was escorted out of the hall shortly after the start of the meeting – for unknown reasons.
By Christiane Kuehl
After massive criticism of the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco, a last-minute compromise now seems imminent. According to the compromise, the Chinese side would take a smaller share in the terminal and thus settle for minor influence. At the same time, Germany wants to push for a "European port initiative" to prevent China from playing European port locations off against each other.
By Frank Sieren
This is what the EU Commission plans for the next stage of emissions regulation: Euro 7 is to be less strict than planned for cars and vans. Manufacturers of trucks and buses, on the other hand, must expect tougher requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
German Economy Minister Habeck presented possible support instruments to ensure a stable supply of raw materials to German industry yesterday. He said that everyone recognized the urgency and direction of the measures. This does not sound like the raw materials paradigm change NGOs call for.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Bartholomäus Grill is Germany's best-known Africa correspondent. Over the past 40 years, he witnessed how China continuously expanded its presence on the continent. Nevertheless, he believes that prejudices about Chinese neo-colonialism are wrong. In the new "race for Africa," the People's Republic is taking a more far-sighted approach than the Europeans. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Grill.
By Redaktion Table
Groundbreaking days in the conflict between the US and China: While the CCP defines China's future policy at the Party Congress, the White House presents its National Security Strategy in Washington. The disputed areas come to light. This increases the pressure – also on Europe and Germany.
By Michael Radunski
EU heads of state and government will discuss Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's package against high energy prices today. The summit's intention is to send a signal of unity. The proposals are supposed to be adopted before the end of November.
By Redaktion Table
There can be no successful energy transition without smart grids. Smart metering systems are an important component of such smart grids, and Germany now wants to accelerate the installation of smart meters.
By Corinna Visser
More and more young Chinese flee the stresses of city life and head for the countryside. The government encourages this trend by creating "beautiful villages" for young creative individuals and by shaping poor farmers into better consumers.
By Fabian Peltsch
