A reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy is supposed to increase agriculture's contribution to climate protection. However, the German strategic plan has not yet been approved after it was criticized by the EU Commission. Europe.Table spoke with agricultural expert Aaron Scheid about the reform plans.
By Timo Landenberger
During his visit to Austria, the long-term Hungarian prime minister had an easy job of it. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nehammer is pushing for a joint EU gas purchase.
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With their decision to save gas, the EU energy ministers have taken a big step toward resistance to Putin's attempts of blackmail, according to Luxembourg's Green Energy Minister Claude Turmes in an interview with Manuel Berkel. Their austerity plans will be presented by the countries of the Pentalateral Energy Forum one month earlier than expected by the Council. In addition to Luxembourg and Germany, the collaborative effort includes France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
By Manuel Berkel
Heat waves and the disruption of Russian gas supplies to Europe are dampening expectations for Spain's measures to cap gas prices. The European gas price mechanism continues to burden consumers, even though their electricity consumption does not depend on Russian gas.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
German companies are often more ambitious than the German government when it comes to climate targets. This was the result of a representative survey by the digital association Bitkom. However, when it comes to the question of climate neutrality of data centers, things look somewhat different, even though they offer a great deal of potential for savings.
By Corinna Visser
Debt crises are looming in many developing and emerging countries, including on the African continent. But contrary to frequent claims, China's loans are not the main cause. Experts believe that Western creditors also play a key role.
By Redaktion Table
In a feat of strength, the 27 EU member states have agreed on a joint gas plan for the winter – as a signal to the Kremlin. But a large majority of the members have managed to implement exceptions for their own countries.
By Manuel Berkel
Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.
By Nico Beckert
According to information obtained by Europe.Table, the member states could impose extensive gas-saving exemptions for the chemical industry today. Meanwhile, as of Wednesday morning, Gazprom will halve all gas coming through Nord Stream 1.
By Manuel Berkel
The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
By Amelie Richter
