At first, the Cypriot president was ridiculed, but now even the powerful USA is participating in the humanitarian corridor to Gaza via the island state. Nikos Christodoulides has upgraded his country diplomatically. The most recent example is the announcement of a visit to Lebanon with Ursula von der Leyen at the beginning of May.
By Markus Weisskopf
Germany's Research Minister urges caution regarding cooperation with China. During his China trip a few days later, Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for more scientific exchange. Science representatives complain about conflicting signals.
By Markus Weisskopf
With the announced amendment to the fertilizer law, the German government averted horrendous fines for Brussels last year. However, instead of swiftly implementing the amendments to the fertilizer law – as promised to the EU Commission – differences within the traffic light party are delaying the legislative process.
By Merle Heusmann
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has much persuasion ahead before the anniversary summit in Washington in July. At the meeting of foreign ministers, the response to his plan to secure €100 billion in long-term military aid for Ukraine was mixed.
By Stephan Israel
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is making slow progress with the development of a set of rules for deep-sea mining. Time is of the essence, as the first mining application could be submitted as early as this summer.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The armed forces of the NATO states must be "strong and green at the same time," demands even Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. But are announcements for more climate-friendly armies actually more than image cultivation? Yes, says Debbie Allen from BAE Systems.
By Stephan Israel
Two years after the mechanism for mass migration to the EU was activated for the first time, it is still unclear what the future holds for the Ukrainian refugees. Fears that more could arrive are growing given the situation on the battlefield.
By Falk Steiner
Boost for green investments: The Inflation Reduction Act, which has been criticized by the EU, is allowing billions to flow into new technologies in the USA. By selling their IRA tax credits, companies gain even faster access to liquidity.
By Redaktion Table
During the summit meeting in Brussels, EU heads of state and government agreed on a tougher stance towards Israel. Additionally, they gave the green light for accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina and for the use of proceeds from blocked Russian central bank funds for arming Ukraine.
By Marc Winkelmann
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas talks about baby steps towards Eurobonds for defense. She considers the danger of a Russian nuclear strike to be low – the liberal sees the real threat in a completely different area. Kallas does not rule out a top job in Brussels.
By Redaktion Table
