Several factors are currently undermining Russia’s position in its war against Ukraine. For the first time, President Vladimir Putin is signaling a willingness to negotiate – including with Europeans.
By Viktor Funk
On Monday, the Commission will present experts with its guidelines on fines for violations of the Methane Regulation. Climate activists criticize the move as a concession to the US, while gas companies continue to push for amendments to the regulation itself.
By Manuel Berkel
Direct negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats on a lasting peace are expected to resume in the US this week. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is increasingly deploying fiber-optic drones against Israeli troops.
By Laura Hülsemann
Today, the non-governmental organization Facing Finance is updating its ExitArms database, which lists companies that supply weapons to warring parties. Table.Briefings has obtained the initial figures. US companies are particularly well represented.
By Gabriel Bub
During his visit to Finland, President Steinmeier praised the Finnish defense doctrine. Germany could indeed learn a thing or two from the new NATO member – were it not for certain obstacles.
By Markus Bickel
Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province is home to one of Africa’s largest energy projects – in an area plagued by terrorism. The European Union is expected to end its funding for the Rwandan troops deployed there to help secure the region. The question now is what comes next.
By Evangelista Sie
The business community has unanimously welcomed the extension of the deadlines under the AI Act. However, industry associations would have liked to see more changes regarding the treatment of industrial AI. In contrast, consumer advocates fear that this could lead to a reduction in the level of protection.
By Corinna Visser
The energy sector isn’t lacking capital, but rather projects that are ready for implementation – so said the CEOs of Deutsche Bank and RWE at an online conference. If the ETS falters, RWE plans to halt all investments.
By Manuel Berkel
Experts are proposing EU tariff relief on climate technologies as compensation for the CBAM. However, the EU rapporteur opposes including Article 6 credits. The Global South is planning to negotiate the carbon border adjustment mechanism in two new forums.
By David Goeßmann
This update shows some of the significant technological advancements on the battlefield in Ukraine, including the Shahed-drone with an air-to-air missile, new Russian loitering munition, and machine guns for anti-drone operations.
By Redaktion Table
