Donald Trump's team has very clear ideas about climate and energy policy for a second term in office: expanding fossil fuels, reversing IRA investments, less power for the federal government and authorities, legal attacks on climate action. However, the trend towards decarbonization continues.
By Redaktion Table
In collaboration with GTAI, China.Table regularly presents an evaluation of projects along the New Silk Road. In 2023, the focus of newly made investments shifted to Central and Southeast Asia. Two major investments are heading to Russia.
By Felix Lee
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This also jeopardizes the expansion targets for renewable energies in Europe. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Lukas Knigge
The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.
By Till Hoppe
China's corporations increasingly focus on multi-million sponsorship deals for major sporting events. This is because even the brands of global market leaders are largely unknown to European consumers. Something they aim to change.
By Christiane Kuehl
Around 150 billion euros are to be invested in Africa by 2027 under the EU initiative. The continent thus remains a clear focus of Global Gateway, as a new GTAI report on the lighthouse projects of the New Silk Road competitor shows.
By Arne Schütte
The scenario is preoccupying Brussels shortly before the special summit on Thursday: Could its colleagues cause economic hardship for Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán if he continues to block support for Ukraine? A corresponding document from the Council is causing a stir.
By Till Hoppe
Negotiations on the EU ban on products from forced labor begin on Tuesday with the first political trialogue under time pressure. It remains to be seen whether victims will receive compensation by law. It is also questionable whether the German government will agree.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A few years ago, Evergrande was considered the most valuable property company in the world. But now the southern Chinese group is being wound up. This will severely weaken China's economy. And Evergrande is not an isolated case.
By Felix Lee
At its first party conference, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance presents itself as a peace party and an alternative for disappointed voters. It becomes clear that Wagenknecht as a person remains the most important programmatic message.
By Vera Weidenbach
