In the upcoming European elections, 16-year-olds can vote in Germany for the first time. For many first-time voters, however, Europe is a long way away. Table.Briefings visited a vocational school in Lower Saxony to see how it is facing up to this challenge.
By Annette Kuhn
Right-wing and left-wing fringe parties are very likely to be represented more strongly in the next EU Parliament – to the delight of Russia and China. A new study shows how Beijing influences the European elections in its favor.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The EU has pledged almost €20 billion to third countries to stop refugees and migrants on their way to Europe. The effect of the migration agreements is controversial, and Brussels is also making itself dependent on the short-term interests of authoritarian regimes.
By Markus Weisskopf
China's President Xi Jinping receives his "old friend" Vladimir Putin. China and Russia have the world firmly in their sights, while they sharply criticize the West under the leadership of the USA. Xi and Putin reject a rules-based order.
By Michael Radunski
So far, European agriculture has managed to prevent significant EU climate action mandates. However, the pressure on Brussels to no longer exempt the agricultural sector is mounting. There is ongoing discussion about including it in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). What are the possibilities?
By Lukas Knigge
Heat pumps are a key technology in the socio-ecological transformation. However, the ‘heating hammer’ debate of the past year has left many German homeowners uncertain and sales sharply declining.
By Carsten Hübner
The European elections are just around the corner. A number of unfinished and unfulfilled projects will keep European agricultural and food policy busy in the new legislative period.
By Julia Dahm
EU approval for novel foods is considered the gold standard for the international market. Nevertheless, domestic companies repeatedly decide to register innovations elsewhere. Two problems deter start-ups in particular.
By Julia Dahm
Three alleged spies are accused of delivering information on militarily applicable technology to China, as announced by the Federal Prosecutor's Office on Monday. They also maintained contacts with German universities. Table.Briefings spoke with the involved universities.
By Markus Weisskopf
This week marks the end of the European Parliament's legislative period. And with the Net-Zero Industry Act, the final piece of the Green Deal puzzle before June's European elections will be voted on this Thursday. Time to take stock and look ahead.
By Lukas Knigge
