Shortly before the summit meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, China presented a long-awaited strategy for reducing methane emissions. Although the plan lacks ambition, it could be an important signal from the two climate superpowers ahead of the next climate conference.
By Nico Beckert
More transparency, less targeting: with new online rules the EU wants to protect citizens from external interference and manipulation. But the regulation comes too late for the European elections in June 2024.
By Eric Bonse
The Council Presidency is presenting new compromise proposals ahead of the meeting of EU finance ministers. These could bring forward the tough negotiations.
By Max Mustermann
Machines manufactured by German companies have allegedly found their way into the production facilities of the Chinese nuclear program. This case shows how difficult it is to enforce dual-use rules.
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Since October 7, anti-Semitic comments have been on the rise in China's internet world. These comments are often unreflected criticism of the USA. But conspiracy theories are also being revived in the search for a scapegoat.
By Fabian Peltsch
The final trilogue for the highly controversial regulation on nature restoration is expected to take place on Thursday. Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera will lead the negotiations.
By Claire Stam
Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service and Rector of the University of Cologne, believes academic collaboration between China and Germany must be expanded, albeit with more careful scrutiny of content and people. Tim Gabel and Felix Lee spoke with Mukherjee about how this balancing act can be achieved.
By Felix Lee
Despite increasingly totalitarian structures, China has caught up with the leading group of scientific nations and is upsetting conventional theories in the process. A research group from the Max Planck Society wants to find out how this is possible.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has adopted its report on the Packaging Regulation, and the plenary is due to vote in November. It is uncertain whether the trilogue negotiations will be concluded before the European elections. The German government wants to address issues such as reusable systems now.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The conflicts in the Middle East also have a digital component. Europe is not directly involved – but could be affected at any time. This is because European companies and even government agencies are focusing heavily on cyber security "Made in Israel."
By Falk Steiner
