The AfD's expulsion from the far-right ID group in the European Parliament fits in with Marine Le Pen's strategy. She is pursuing a clear goal – and she has no use for the AfD, which relativizes the Holocaust.
By Markus Grabitz
In a report adopted on Tuesday, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea writes that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea obligates climate action. This is a victory for small island nations. The Tribunal's arguments will impact future climate conferences and lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
A group of German parliamentarians visiting the island republic on the occasion of the inauguration of President William Lai Ching-te has clearly criticized the anticipatory obedience of German Taiwan policy.
By David Demes
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In Poland, the ruling Civic Platform and the opposition PiS are in a neck-and-neck race. More and more Poles are disappointed with the Tusk government's record so far.
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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi had aligned his country with China. With his death, Beijing has lost a strong supporter in Tehran. China is shocked by the accident – yet remains tough otherwise.
By Michael Radunski
Taiwan's new President, William Lai Ching-te, and his deputy, Hsiao Bi-khim, have been sworn in. In his inaugural speech, the new head of state called for the preservation of the status quo and invited Beijing to engage in dialogue as equals.
By David Demes
Once again, a court has judged the federal government's climate policy as inadequate. Experts believe this will have consequences – despite the recently passed weakening of the Climate Change Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from the world of science.
By Redaktion Table
US President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on Chinese battery imports. This comes at an unfavorable time for Europe, as the tariffs could lead to even more imports from China, making the ramp-up of European battery factories even more difficult.
By Nico Beckert
The future government in The Hague, which includes Geert Wilders' Freedom Party, is calling for an opt-out from EU asylum and migration policies but wants to maintain aid to Ukraine. The Netherlands will become a difficult partner for Brussels.
By Stephan Israel
