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Western sanctions are causing the Russian economy to falter. Many European companies are reconsidering their investments in the country; the punitive measures against banks and export bans are making business enormously difficult.
By Till Hoppe
The new IPCC report assesses the impacts and risks of climate change as well as human adaptation options. It focuses primarily on the effects for the Global South, but the report also shows significant consequences for Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
The change of course by the traffic light government due to the Russian attack on Ukraine is a significant change on many levels. Thomas Wiegold analyzes the new course and its meaning in terms of federal policy, Europe, and for the armed forces.
By Redaktion Table
The Ukraine war is also part of a global struggle for oil and gas. The USA wants to sell more of it to Europe. China, in turn, wants to be less dependent on oil and gas from the US and its allies – and is leaning toward Russia.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is severely restricting the Russian Central Bank's ability to protect the financial system from the consequences of the sanctions. Several banks will also be cut off from the SWIFT international payment processing system. The measures are likely to shake the Russian financial system.
By Eric Bonse