EU states pave the way for car tariffs against China

EU states pave the way for car tariffs against China

Against Germany’s resistance, the EU could soon impose high additional tariffs on electric cars from China. The background is the accusation that China is unfairly subsidizing its electric vehicle production and thus distorting the European market. Whether a negotiated solution will still be reached is open – Beijing is showing willingness to negotiate.

ECJ: Afghan women have the right to asylum in the EU

ECJ: Afghan women have the right to asylum in the EU

Two Afghan women, who were denied asylum in Austria, received backing from the European Court of Justice on Friday. According to the judges in Luxembourg, some measures taken by the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan could be considered as “persecution” in themselves.