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December 13th, 2023

Platform work: Trilogue agreement at the sixth attempt

The headwind was huge, but now there is a political compromise to combat bogus self-employment on digital platforms in the EU. The directive is now facing a final hurdle.

By Alina Leimbach

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December 13th, 2023

COP decision: success only with a good mood

The climate conference in Dubai ends with a "historic" consensus that, among other things, sets out the global fossil fuel phase-out. But this will only work if many people believe in it and join in. From now on, goodwill will be needed everywhere.

By Bernhard Pötter

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December 13th, 2023

Global Stocktake: Not perfect, but the path is clear

The final text of COP28 does not mention the fossil fuels exit many countries had hoped for. However, the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "transitioning away from fossil fuels" is seen by many as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.

By Lukas Knigge

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December 13th, 2023

'Historic result' or 'just the bare minimum'? Expert reactions to the COP28 decision

Civil society and science representatives are cautiously optimistic about the outcome of COP28: The deal is a small step in the right direction. OPEC and the IEA are both satisfied. However, participants from the Global South feel left alone.

By Nico Beckert

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December 13th, 2023

Serbia moves towards Beijing with trade agreement

Serbia is the most problematic among the EU accession candidates when it comes to China. President Aleksandar Vučić recently signed a free trade agreement with Beijing. The EU has little influence on this.

By Amelie Richter

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December 13th, 2023

Pinduoduo overtakes Alibaba

A young competitor is challenging the Chinese online giant Alibaba. Now Pinduoduo has even overtaken the previous top dog in terms of market capitalization. Alibaba founder Jack Ma praises the attacker – and demands more commitment from his own team.

By Jörn Petring

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December 13th, 2023

Toxic relationship: Erdoğan is an unpredictable risk for Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is changing the balance of power in Central Asia and thus weakening Russia. At the same time, relations with Moscow are developing very well. How is the Turkish president managing this?

By Markus Weisskopf

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December 12th, 2023

Chances of a larger economic stimulus package increase

The Central Economic Work Conference has convened – and shifted the focus of economic policy. An increase in government debt indicates that Beijing now wants to kick-start the sluggish economy with additional spending after all.

By Redaktion Table

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December 12th, 2023

How the Commission wants to strengthen democracy

The Commission wants to strengthen democracy in the EU and defend it against foreign influence with a package of measures. The Parliament is also making demands.

By Corinna Visser

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December 12th, 2023

COP28: How Arab countries are blocking consensus

The negotiations at COP28 are being blocked primarily by Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia. This has a long tradition: The oil kingdom and its allies have been slowing down progress on climate action for a long time. And they are also responsible for the agonizingly slow UN process.

By Bernhard Pötter