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COP28: Deciding on the future

This week marks the start of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The agenda covers landmark topics such as the Global Stocktake and decisions on finance and fossil fuels. A short overview of the most important topics and background information.

By Bernhard Pötter

Terry Reintke, Spitzenkandidatin der Grünen für die Europawahl 2024.

Battles of faith at the European Green Party Conference

The federal delegates' conference in Karlsruhe marks the start of the Greens' European election campaign. In addition to a controversial debate on migration, the choice of the European list and the election program also revealed some rifts.

By Lukas Knigge

Wissing: standardizers should regulate AI models

Germany wants to introduce a new paper into the negotiations on the AI Act in which it specifies the proposals for the regulated self-regulation of foundation models. The ideas of Parliament and the Council are still far apart.

By Corinna Visser

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Ten crucial questions for COP28

What debates will dominate COP28 in front of and behind the scenes? An overview of controversial issues in the negotiations, external factors and the potential impact of a climate conference.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Taiwan: Three-way battle for the presidency

Following the failed talks between the opposition parties, three pairs of candidates have now registered for the presidential elections in January. This increases the chances of the China-critical DPP and lowers those of the pro-China KMT.

By David Demes

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Background: The 100 billion dollar promise

100 billion for climate action in developing countries – a promise that developed countries have so far failed to keep. COP28 will see an intensive debate on the future of climate financing.

By Bernhard Pötter