The Altérra Fund, which the United Arab Emirates announced at COP28, is intended to facilitate urgently needed investments in the energy transition in the Global South on a large scale. The billion-euro project is now set to get underway. However, a decision in favor of a gas project is controversial.
By Christian Mihatsch
In 2024, the consumption of natural resources remains significantly above sustainable levels. The debate on a more frugal use of energy and resources is gaining importance, yet political momentum is still lacking.
By Lukas Bayer
The number of autonomous cabs is increasing rapidly in Chinese cities. What sounds like progress is also creating a whole range of new problems. Opposition is not only forming among conventional cab drivers.
By Jörn Petring
The far right has significantly increased its seats in the European Parliament. However, they were once again excluded from key positions by pro-European groups. What's new is the protest against the cordon sanitaire.
By Markus Grabitz
China's Communist Party acts quickly: Shortly after the economic plenum, the government releases vast sums of money to support the economy. Who benefits, and who doesn't?
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China also wants to build a "Higgs" machine, which would make the planned facility at CERN – at least partially – superfluous. However, experts warn against relying on this option alone.
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Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected Commission President by the centrist parties. However, the EPP will hardly refrain from using rights to push through individual legislative proposals. Disputes are foreseeable.
By Markus Grabitz
US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Asia. The program is tight, the goal clear: countering China. The Democrats pursue their approach hand in hand with partners and allies – unlike the Republicans under Trump.
By Michael Radunski
The rule of law in the EU has improved over the past five years, according to a report by the EU Commission. There are sharp rebukes for Hungary and a warning for Slovakia. Germany comes off comparatively well.
By Eric Bonse
Eleven Chinese swimmers are competing in the Olympics after their positive doping tests were dubiously explained by the association. This case suggests ongoing systematic state-sponsored doping, promoted by the Communist Party.
By Marcel Grzanna
