China wants to mediate in Ukraine but continues to stand closely by Russia's side. Wang Zichen of the Center for China and Globalization spoke with Michael Radunski about the reasons behind China's position and what the West could do to get China on its side. One option: Resuming negotiations on CAI. The US, in turn, should change its stance on Huawei and ZTE.
By Michael Radunski
The SB58 conference in Bonn will also wrestle over an agreement on the global phase-out of fossil fuels. The President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), Dirk Messner, urges not to regard CO2 capture and storage (CCS) as a "game-changer." However, he considers the debate on geoengineering to be even more dangerous.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ten days and more work than ever: At the UN Interim Conference SB58, beginning today, the course will be set for COP28: Global stocktake, loss-and-damage fund, emissions reduction. The dispute over fossil fuel phase-out and finance continue to simmer.
By Bernhard Pötter
The US pharmaceutical company Pfizer has renegotiated a contract from 2021 with the EU Commission. According to media reports, several hundred million euros in cancellation fees are at stake for Germany alone. The European Parliament wants to clarify the background. But instead of answers, Pfizer sends a catalog of questions.
By Eric Bonse
China is purposefully recruiting former Bundeswehr soldiers to train Chinese fighter pilots. German Defence Minister Pistorius demands an immediate end to this practice. German foreign policy experts are alarmed. Because it is by no means basic training.
By Redaktion Table
The defense ministers of China and the USA blame each other in Singapore. There is no direct exchange. This increases the risk of an unintentional escalation.
By Michael Radunski
The war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates: the EU's financial framework is not designed to cope with all this. Nevertheless, the Commission is unlikely to ask the member states for a large additional payment. The sovereignty fund will thus not be a great success.
By Till Hoppe
The trilogue on the controversial building directive is set to begin next week. Now, Minister of Construction Klara Geywitz (SPD) is calling for changes to the already adopted position of the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite concessions to foreign banks, the Chinese market is difficult to conquer, even for large international financial services providers like JPMorgan. Apart from the economic situation in China and political campaigns, tensions between Washington and Beijing threaten to escalate further.
By Jörn Petring
The Christian Democrats are calling for a regulatory break but are unable to prevail on the Supply Chain Act. The Liberals now hold the key to the next disputed issues. However, they don't want to be co-opted by the EPP and will decide on a case-by-case basis.
By Till Hoppe
