The multibillion-euro “Scale-up Europe” fund, with which the EU Commission wants to promote the growth of start-up companies, is taking shape – but so far with no participation from the German financial sector.
By Silke Wettach
Japan began early on to free itself from dangerous economic dependencies. But there are two sides to this industrial policy. What Europe can learn from Japan's path to technological sovereignty – and where caution is advised.
By Corinna Visser
UNFCCC cannot provide any projections or temperature estimates in its current synthesis by NDCs because only a third of the countries have submitted their reports. Despite a positive trend, progress is far too slow to achieve Paris climate targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
Citing the controversial concept of "temperature neutrality", New Zealand is significantly weakening its reduction target for methane emissions. Scientists warn of a dangerous precedent.
By Marc Daalder
While the importance of the climate crisis is declining in politics, business and the public domain, the consequences of global heating are being hotly debated by military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, however, the issue of the climate and risks to security is being sidelined.
By Bernhard Pötter
The opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and countries of Southeast Asia have never been better. At the ASEAN Summit, however, the Europeans are just one partner among many. EU investment in the region is stagnating.
By Leonardo Pape
The climate crisis is losing importance in politics, business and the public interest. However, the consequences of global warming are being hotly debated by the military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, on the other hand, the issue is being suppressed.
By Bernhard Pötter
In 2026, EUR 57.1 billion is to be spent on defense from France’s strapped treasury. In the medium term, Paris will have to spend even more if it wants to meet the NATO requirements. Experts present plans on how this could work.
By Gabriel Bub
Nobody wants to govern with Geert Wilders anymore. The Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have a chance of leading the next coalition. The question is how the government can stay on course with defense and invest in housing and healthcare at the same time.
By Stephan Israel
Algae still have a niche existence in Europe, but they could become a central component of a sustainable diet. In this interview, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costa Kadis explains why fears of contact need to be overcome, how a new toolkit is intended to support start-ups – and why Europe must not fall behind China or the USA when it comes to algae.
By Merle Heusmann
