In the dispute over the nature conservation package, Green Deal Commissioner Timmermans threatened the EU Parliament with a counter-blockade: he would withdraw the proposals for a recast of the EU genetic engineering law if no agreement was reached on the issue of pesticides. Environmental and consumer protectionists now fear deterioration on both sides.
By Timo Landenberger
After heatwaves and massive power outages in the past two years, China is about to experience another extreme summer. This does not bode well for the already slow economy.
By Jörn Petring
The German city of Kiel wants to form a city partnership with the Chinese port city of Qingdao. The security institute of the local university harbors great concerns, especially because of the presence of the German navy and a submarine shipyard in the city. After all, Qingdao also builds submarines and is an important naval site. It remains to be seen what impact the recent change of government to the Greens will have on the project.
By Christiane Kuehl
Today, the EU Commission is presenting its draft regulation to regulate the market for ESG ratings. Rating providers are to be subject to strict requirements in the future in order to guarantee the transparency and independence of sustainability ratings. Table.Media has taken a preliminary look at the draft to present you with an overview of the planned specifications.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Alexander Gabuev knows the relationship between China and Russia better than most. In conversation with Michael Radunski, the expert talks about China's arms supplies to Russia, China's stance on Ukraine – and explains how dangerous the partnership between Beijing and Moscow can yet become for the West.
By Michael Radunski
Alexander Gabuev (right) knows the relationship between China and Russia better than most. In conversation with Michael Radunski, the expert talks about China's arms supplies to Russia, China's stance on Ukraine – and explains how dangerous the partnership between Beijing and Moscow can yet become for the West.
By Michael Radunski
China is expanding its arsenal of nuclear warheads. This is how Beijing wants to buy itself more security through more armaments. China's neighbors react with concern. An arms race is brewing in East Asia.
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From the AI Act to the Hiroshima AI Process, many countries around the world are currently discussing rules for AI. Many also see the need for international coordination. What is being worked on in concrete terms? An overview.
By Corinna Visser
Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the CO2 capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ahead of the new elections in Spain, 16 left-wing parties have formed an alliance. Together, they want to prevent the right-wing Vox from taking part in the government. But this is not the end of the dispute in the left-wing camp.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
