It is not good news for the EU: The nationalist Robert Fico, who wants to deliver "no more cartridges to Ukraine," wins the parliamentary elections in Slovakia. Whether he can become head of government for the fourth time is unclear. The liberals want to prevent him.
By Redaktion Table
Uyghur vlogger Shahnura Kasim laments the human rights situation in Xinjiang on TikTok and Instagram. That claim that normality has returned to the autonomous region, according to a recent newspaper article by two German sinologists, is an insolent claim, she says. She still cannot get in touch with her family and people on the street are still afraid to speak openly.
By Redaktion Table
The main focus of the 3rd high-level Sino-German Financial Dialogue in Frankfurt am Main was more cooperation. In times of "de-risking," German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng advocated more market opening and cooperation on international issues. Financial policy seems to be a field not yet primarily characterized by rivalry – even if only few concrete details have been announced.
By Christiane Kuehl
Two technical trilogues on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector are taking place this week. The political trilogue is scheduled for Oct. 10. In an interview with Claire Stam, rapporteur Jutta Paulus (Greens) talks about the need to reach a swift agreement and the differences between Parliament and Council.
By Claire Stam
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
Taiwan aims to step up deterrence against the People's Liberation Army with new, expensive defense projects. Their main goal is to break through a potential blockade. But the island is also preparing for hybrid warfare – and is strengthening its defenses against disinformation campaigns.
By David Demes
At the meeting of EU interior ministers in Brussels, Germany cleared the way for the asylum reform. However, a compromise reached with the Spanish presidency on the controversial crisis regulation has surprisingly met with reservations from Italy.
By Eric Bonse
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be launched on Oct. 1., although no CO2 duties will be levied on affected imports during the two-year test phase. Nevertheless, the climate action instrument is already triggering reactions worldwide. Above all, it appears to be fulfilling one of its key purposes: CBAM provides incentives for CO2 pricing abroad.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be launched on Oct. 1., although no CO2 duties will be levied on affected imports during the two-year test phase. Nevertheless, the climate action instrument is already triggering reactions worldwide. Above all, it appears to be fulfilling one of its key purposes: The CBAM provides incentives for CO2 pricing abroad.
By Lukas Knigge
