Brussels is debating the pros and cons of carbon farming to achieve climate and environmental targets. Financing by means of certificate trading is particularly controversial. Meanwhile, a new study shows that regenerative agriculture is worthwhile. Even without certificates.
By Timo Landenberger
Commission President von der Leyen announced a legislative proposal to finance weapons and ammunition for Ukraine from the EU budget in the future. As a guest, UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for cooperative dealings with China.
By Eric Bonse
China's peace initiative in the Middle East did not just come out of the blue. It is the result of years of involvement in the region and will permanently change the power structures there. The People's Republic will not replace the USA – but Beijing will now be an alternative.
By Frank Sieren
Since January, the official travel ban for Chinese citizens to Europe has been lifted. However, the expected wave of travelers has failed to materialize so far. In order to remain attractive as a dream destination for the consumerist tourists from the Far East, Europe needs to do more.
By Amelie Richter
In Brussels, Chancellor Scholz insists on a proposal by the EU Commission on the use of e-fuels, the authority counters. Commission President von der Leyen now wants to intensify the negotiations.
By Eric Bonse
In the Table.Live briefing, climate envoy at the German Foreign Office, Jennifer Morgan, lists Germany's priorities for COP28.
By Redaktion Table
Jennifer Morgan spoke with Table.Media about the intricacies of COP negotiations and the different interests of nations between climate action and economic growth. She praised the Inflation Reduction Act and warned against a subsidy race. Morgan outlined Germany's plans for COP28 and called for relief for over-indebted states.
By Nico Beckert
Today's meeting of heads of state and government is not expected to be entirely controversial – but the differences between President Macron and Chancellor Scholz are likely to come to light again.
By Till Hoppe
Behind the scenes: On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the summary of its 6th Assessment Report. Our in-depth analysis shows how the scientific community placed its messages while tussling with the delegations, what came as a surprise and how the countries asserted their interests.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU Commission is supplementing the Green Deal legislation with two new directives: The Right to Repair is intended to promote the circular economy, and the Green Claims Directive is designed to provide greater clarity for consumers. Initial reactions are mixed.
By Corinna Visser
