The Hamas attack on Israel and the potentially spreading conflict jeopardize China's image as a selfless mediator. After all, Beijing certainly has tangible interests in the region: above all, oil. A trend is already visible. Xi Jinping remains silent. This upsets Israel, but in the long run, it will bring China cheap energy and sympathy in the Arab world.
By Michael Radunski
Ai Weiwei does not spare any side criticism. For his current exhibition, "Know Thyself," he has briefly returned to his former place of residence, Berlin. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Ai about how he believes the city has never been particularly important in the international art world and that Western countries like Germany also struggle with authoritarian systems.
By Fabian Peltsch
EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell finally catches up on his trip to China. His mission: Making it clear to his Chinese interlocutors that the EU and its members are not marionettes of the United States, but want to be taken seriously as geopolitical players.
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The regulation aims to increase Europe's attractiveness as a hub for manufacturers of climate-friendly technologies. Negotiators in the European Parliament have now reached an agreement. There is also movement in the Council.
By Till Hoppe
EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell finally catches up on his trip to China. His mission: Making it clear to his Chinese interlocutors that the EU and its members are not marionettes of the United States, but want to be taken seriously as geopolitical players.
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The third Silk Road Forum will be held in Beijing next Tuesday and Wednesday. In the run-up to the event, a white paper emphasizes the initiative's achievements. However, the guest list is shorter than in previous years.
By Jörn Petring
Shortly before the elections in Poland, the two political camps are deeply divided. According to a recent poll, PiS is in the lead, but the opposition Civic Coalition has a realistic chance of replacing the current government.
By Redaktion Table
The World Bank and the IMF plan to achieve climate-friendly global development. But a newly published report raises doubts. Three NGOs criticize: The example of Pakistan shows how the involvement of these financial institutions often exacerbates the climate crisis in the Global South. The current reform proposals also follow a false logic.
By Goswami Urmi
The transformation of the World Bank into a climate-friendly transformation bank is the main topic at the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Marrakech (Oct. 9–15). This new task will significantly increase the World Bank's capital needs. But important questions remain unanswered.
By Caspar Dohmen
In China, the fear of climate change doesn't translate into activism. Instead, the government offers hope through technological solutions. Nevertheless, the population is left with a diffuse fear in the face of extreme weather conditions, which finds outlets in other areas.
By Fabian Peltsch
