The poker game for the top jobs that will be distributed after the European elections in June has already begun. Who will do what? This is what the personnel packages that are on the table with the heads of state and government and in the European Parliament are all about.
By Markus Grabitz
Our editorial team's assessments and predictions for the new year: 2024 could set an important course for China's relationship with the West. Internally, the country needs to restructure its economic policy and the treatment of its youth.
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The mood in the economy remains poor at the turn of the year. The private sector laments a lack of support and consumers are cautious. The party's reaction: suppressing pessimistic economic forecasts.
By Redaktion Table
This year saw the release of several documentary films and podcasts about China that are well worth watching and listening to. Here are recommendations from the China.Table editorial team for the holidays and beyond.
By Redaktion Table
Berlin presented its China strategy, Brussels showed a clear stance against Beijing and two ministers disappeared – with the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and a Xi-Biden meeting, 2023 had a lot in store for China observers.
By Amelie Richter
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European politics have had to juggle a lot of topics recently. The issues that have shaped the past year – and how well the EU has dealt with them so far.
By Redaktion Table
This year was a pivotal year for climate policy: record temperatures, the start of the fossil fuel phase-out, the success of renewables, debates about financing. But what really mattered? A review of 2023.
By Bernhard Pötter
There is no crystal ball for predicting developments – but when it comes to the climate, some things are relatively clear: global warming will continue, the UN process will revolve around the fossil fuel phase-out, finance will be a key issue, and elections will change politics. An outlook for the coming year.
By Bernhard Pötter
Just in time for the winter break, the Council has also adopted its position on the Packaging Regulation. This means that the trilogue negotiations can begin in January. These are likely to be difficult, especially when it comes to the issues of single-use bans and reusable quotas.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU finance ministers have agreed on a reform of the European debt rules. This was made possible by a step-by-step agreement between Germany and France.
By Max Mustermann
