China has passed a new legal basis for its foreign policy. Xi Jinping now has the means to take "countermeasures" against Western threats. That is China's prerogative. The problem: Beijing currently sees its sovereignty, security and development interests threatened by foreign countries on many levels.
By Michael Radunski
To achieve the EU's climate targets, agriculture must also significantly reduce its emissions. The Commission is now in the early stages of developing a pricing model. But the hurdles are high – and time is short.
By Timo Landenberger
The developed countries have signed the world's fourth Partnership for a Just Energy Transition (JETP) with Senegal. It will not support controversial gas production. Instead, the JETP agreement is intended to finance renewables.
By Lucia Weiß
As hydrogen technology ramps up, business representatives are concerned about a bottleneck: They say there is a shortage of raw materials for the production of electrolyzers. But experts give the all-clear.
By Nico Beckert
Despite climate deniers propping up the government in Stockholm, experts are pleased with the Swedish EU Presidency on climate policy: Fair negotiations, successful legislation, and many proposals implemented. And if there were any doubts, Sweden voted against itself.
By Magnus Nilsson
Whether and when the digital euro will come is for the ECB to decide. But the Commission has now made a proposal as to what the legal framework for a future digital currency might look like. Important is: It should complement cash, not replace it.
By Corinna Visser
The issue of security guarantees for Ukraine could lead to controversial discussions at the EU summit today and tomorrow. The migration crisis and future China policy will also be topics at the meeting of EU heads of state and government.
By Redaktion Table
The recent German-Chinese government consultations were marked by a new sense of mistrust in the field of research. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) currently sees "limited scope for new collaborations". The scientific community is seeking a new approach. Experts recommend case-by-case considerations and increased dialogue instead of less.
By Tim Gabel
The uprising led by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia raises the question: Is something similar possible in China? While the era of warlords in China is long gone, the leadership in Beijing also fears a potential coup from within the military.
By Michael Radunski
Yesterday, Tuesday, the Environment Committee rejected the Commission's amended Nature Restoration Law. Thus, the plenary vote on the future of the now extremely politicized text will be decisive. Rapporteur Luena appealed to Commission President von der Leyen.
By Claire Stam
