Bi-directional charging allows EV batteries to feed their electricity into the grid. The Chinese government sees this enormous storage potential as a building block for the country's energy transition. But there are obstacles.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China armed itself against the economic downturn with a comprehensive package of measures. What may sound good is half-hearted and does not get to the root of the problems. Risks are once again being pushed into the future.
By Marcel Grzanna
Critical security situation, corruption and Russian disinformation: Moldova is facing many challenges. In four weeks' time, the republic will decide whether it will look towards Russia or Europe in the future.
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Reducing methane emissions is considered the most efficient measure against the climate crisis, and one that is also economically viable. Despite this, little is being done. This is because other investments are more lucrative, banks shy away from the business and bureaucratic hurdles hinder progress.
By Nico Beckert
The Special Rapporteur of the UN Human Rights Committee presents an explosive report to the UN General Assembly. The new "Loss and Damage" fund should be geared towards "climate justice": Compensation for poor states by the North and corporations, an end to "neo-colonial" economies, "ecocide" as a criminal offense.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU plans to tax carbon dioxide emissions when importing products from non-EU countries. China is particularly affected – and regards the CBAM adjustment mechanism primarily as protectionism. Small companies in particular are faced with a problem.
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Germany's border controls have been met with harsh criticism. The EU Commission must intervene, demands the European Parliament. Commissioner-designate for Migration Brunner is coming under pressure even before taking office.
By Eric Bonse
The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.
By Claire Stam
In an eagerly awaited decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled that the death penalty will remain in place, albeit limited to particularly serious crimes. Activists who had been campaigning for its abolition for decades expressed their disappointment.
By David Demes
The Quad is at a turning point. Three heads of government could no longer be in office next year. What's more, the challenge nobody wants to name openly is growing: China. Australia, India, Japan and the USA seek a common way forward in Delaware.
By Michael Radunski
