The BRICS countries see themselves as a counterweight to a Western-dominated world order. China and Russia, in particular, are pushing for an enlargement of the alliance. But other members are holding back.
By Jörn Petring
The Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has won the presidency of Congress with the votes of two separatist parties. In return, an amnesty law is also to be passed. The election is seen as a yardstick for the difficult formation of a government that still lies ahead.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The EU Commission announced further details of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on Thursday. Among them: the reporting obligations for importers of CBAM goods applicable during the transition period and the method for calculating emissions. The industry criticizes the short preparation period.
By Lukas Knigge
Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
The USA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) came into force a year ago. And the billion-dollar subsidy program is showing initial successes: It is helping to reduce emissions, attracting investment in green industries and creating industrial jobs. Critics criticize the high price.
By Nico Beckert
On Thursday, Spain's Congress will elect its presidency. Carles Puigdemont's party will only decide shortly beforehand whether it will support Pedro Sánchez's left-wing alliance. If so, the Socialists will get the presidency and possibly a majority to form a government. But Puigdemont has demands.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Gunnar Wiegand sees Germany's China strategy as an important implementation of the EU's approach. In the second part of the interview conducted by Amelie Richter, he also looks at the still timid way of dealing with disinformation from China and the upcoming European elections. The first part of the interview can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
With the Organic Farming Action Plan, the EU Commission is pursuing the goal of increasing the organic share of food production from currently less than ten percent to 25 percent by 2030. Germany is even aiming for 30 percent. It is now becoming apparent that the targets are virtually impossible to achieve. There are also doubts about how realistic they are at all.
By Lukas Knigge
Gunnar Wiegand worked for the European Union for more than three decades, most recently as Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS). In conversation with Amelie Richter, he looks back on the successes and setbacks of the EU's China and Asia policy: The triad "partner, competitor, systemic rival", for instance, was a step forward in the EU's China policy. One problem he sees is the European decision-making process.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has signaled its willingness to make concessions on the planned ban on gas and oil-fired heating systems by the end of the decade – and would thus be in line with the German government. In principle, however, it wants to stick to the planned regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
