With a port project in Peru, the People's Republic of China is sending a political signal of change to all of Latin America. However, with Chinese money, Beijing's influence on the country in the Andes is also increasing significantly.
By Marcel Grzanna
Is China facing a new trade war? Trump confidant Elon Musk could help Beijing to defuse a potential conflict. The tech billionaire is primarily looking out for his own interests.
By Jörn Petring
After the hype, disillusionment has returned to the hydrogen economy. At a meeting of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, companies and analysts blame the recent slump on too little funding and green electricity but also admit to their own naivety.
By Manuel Berkel
The official agenda for COP29 includes major issues such as financing and new climate targets. But there are also a lot of detailed issues that are controversial and important.
By Bernhard Pötter
While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
COP29 is expecting significantly fewer participants than last year's conference. Due to the German government crisis, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also canceled his trip.
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At COP29, many countries and organizations will once again announce non-binding climate pledges. A look at last year shows that the majority of these non-binding pledges were not kept.
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Trump's return to the White House is causing uncertainty in Taiwan. However, some voices also see an opportunity in his transactional understanding of international relations. Meanwhile, the Philippines are hoping for greater US involvement in the South China Sea.
By David Demes
In the first week of hearings, 19 out of 20 candidates for the new Commission were confirmed at the first attempt. Difficulties are looming in the final phase: The candidates from Hungary and Italy are encountering resistance from liberals and socialists for political reasons. This also puts the Spanish candidate in danger.
By Markus Grabitz
Piotr Serafin was confirmed as Commissioner by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets and Budgetary Control. He wants a more powerful MFF, whose funds are also linked to reforms in member states.
By Marc Winkelmann
