The discussion at the international "Fridays for Future" about the position on the Middle East conflict widens the rifts between climate activists from the Global North and the Global South. The activists plan to debate the issue at COP28.
By Leonie Sontheimer
Xi and Biden have managed to stabilize the tense relations in their meeting. The encounter took place in a notably friendly atmosphere and yielded tangible results.
By Michael Radunski
A few days before the start of COP28, the Council and Parliament reached a trilogue agreement on a regulation to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. The Parliament was able to assert itself on one important point: The law also includes methane emissions from imports.
By Claire Stam
For 13 years, Franz Perrez helped shape the climate negotiations as Switzerland's environmental ambassador. He recently left the COP stage. In an interview with Table.Media in the run-up to the next climate summit in Dubai, he calls on the emerging economies to show more commitment to reducing carbon emissions and finance.
By Bernhard Pötter
Spain's former Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will very likely be sworn in for a new term of office this Thursday. However, Sánchez will be heavily dependent on the separatist parties Junts and Esquerra Republicana por Catalunya in the new legislative period. They do not trust Sánchez – and are relying on international experts.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The EU Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs is calling for unspent money from the Covid recovery fund to be reallocated. The housing shortage is now affecting the middle class, warned the Luxembourg Social Democrat in an interview with Okan Bellikli and Damir Fras.
By Okan Bellikli
To mark the first anniversary of Germany's most important China think tank, China.table asked experts to pay tribute to its work. Here you can read what they appreciate about the research institution and what they would still like to see.
By Redaktion Table
According to official figures, China's holdings of US Treasuries have recently fallen to their lowest level in 14 years. But a closer look reveals: Beijing has by no means lost its appetite for US investments.
By Jörn Petring
The High Representative of the international community, Christian Schmidt, is calling for the EU's Bosnia protection force Eufor/Althea to be strengthened – including with German soldiers. In an interview with Markus Bickel, he also warns that the EU should not take too long to decide whether to join.
By Markus Bickel
Following fierce criticism from Germany, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs travels to Israel and Arab countries to mediate. But his mission remains unclear – the member states' positions on a ceasefire differ.
By Eric Bonse
