US presidential candidate Donald Trump is casting doubt on military aid for Taiwan. Public opinion in the country is divided on whether he is serious. The government is preparing for all scenarios.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is not sufficiently prepared for multiple crises, states Finnish former President Sauli Niinistö in his report to Ursula von der Leyen. He presents recommendations on how the deficits could be remedied. And it's not just funding that is likely to be the subject of discussion.
By Stephan Israel
Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell urges Belgrade to adopt European foreign policy – otherwise, Serbia would jeopardize its future EU membership. In its enlargement report, the Commission diagnoses real progress in only a few countries.
By Till Hoppe
Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
It is not only the elections in the EU accession candidates Moldova and Georgia that are under suspicion of vote rigging. There are also indications of vote buying and controlled voting in EU member state Bulgaria.
By Frank Stier
SEDE is not to be upgraded to a full committee until Jan. 1. Power struggles and differences over the composition of three other committees are causing delays.
By Stephan Israel
Even if the cannabis consumption policy remains restrictive at home, China could become a superpower in the burgeoning international cannabis industry and medical applications.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to a group of think tanks, COP29 should address topics that are not given enough public attention, such as health, methane, supply chains, and fairness. The accusation is that many negotiators are not up to date with the latest scientific findings.
By Bernhard Pötter
Three recent reports from UN agencies are sounding the alarm ahead of COP29: Countries' climate plans are inadequate, CO2 emissions are continuing to rise despite all efforts. And the atmosphere is as full of greenhouse gases as it was three to five million years ago. At that time, the sea level was ten meters higher than it is today.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany and India are driving forward their cooperation on climate policy with a joint roadmap for green hydrogen. The roadmap is intended to help decarbonize both economies. In addition, both countries are committed to a global solar energy transition.
By Goswami Urmi
