The BRICS countries see themselves as a counterweight to a Western-dominated world order. China and Russia, in particular, are pushing for an enlargement of the alliance. But other members are holding back.
By Jörn Petring
The People's Liberation Army continues to dispatch more and more jets across the median line of the Taiwan Strait to express its outrage over the actions of Taiwanese politicians. This fits the picture of "hybrid warfare," where the military and civilian means of pressure are perfidiously combined without escalating the crisis.
By Felix Lee
The Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has won the presidency of Congress with the votes of two separatist parties. In return, an amnesty law is also to be passed. The election is seen as a yardstick for the difficult formation of a government that still lies ahead.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The EU Commission announced further details of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on Thursday. Among them: the reporting obligations for importers of CBAM goods applicable during the transition period and the method for calculating emissions. The industry criticizes the short preparation period.
By Lukas Knigge
This Friday, the heads of Japan, South Korea and the United States will meet at Camp David for a historic summit. But it is not affection that unites the former enemies, but North Korea and China. Beijing voices sharp criticism and speaks about an "Asian Nato."
By Michael Radunski
The real estate crisis in China is spilling over into the financial sector. Now, a large shadow bank also runs into payment problems. In the past, real estate developers obtained capital through this barely regulated fund. Foreign financial institutions could also face enormous losses. The crisis becomes systemic.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
Germany is looking for global import partners for green hydrogen. According to its new hydrogen strategy, North Africa is to be connected to Europe as part of a priority corridor for hydrogen imports. One candidate is the desert country of Mauritania – one of the last stable countries in the region.
By Lucia Weiß
The USA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was adopted a year ago. And the billion-dollar subsidy program is showing initial successes: It is helping to reduce emissions, attracting investment in green industries and creating industrial jobs. Critics criticize the high price.
By Nico Beckert
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Oceania is not only a political embarrassment. It also hinders plans to advance climate action in the Pacific and to urge Australia to be more ambitious.
By Bernhard Pötter
