German Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, has signed a science and technology agreement in Taipei. She describes her stay as a "professional visit". But any official trips by foreign politicians to Taiwan are automatically of a political nature. If only because China sees them as a political move.
By Christiane Kuehl
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin want to usher in a "new era" in bilateral relations. On the second day of Xi's visit to Moscow, the focus is on even closer economic ties between the two countries. And instead of cautionary words on the attack on Ukraine, Xi invites his friend Putin to Beijing – despite the international arrest warrant against the Russian President.
By Michael Radunski
Although the Commission has now proposed a solution as to how new internal combustion vehicles can still be registered after 2035 if they are fueled with e-fuels, the dispute continues. All sides claim to want to find a solution as soon as possible. But the clock is ticking because everything is supposed to be resolved until the EU summit starts on Thursday.
By Lukas Knigge
€2 billion for a million shells: EU defense ministers approve Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell's plan. The artillery ammunition is destined for Ukraine. But no EU state wants to reveal how much ammunition it still has in stock.
By Stephan Israel
The IPCC's synthesis report summarizes the findings of the last three sub-reports. For Europe, this results in a clear guideline for action: generate even less CO2 even faster. However, EU politicians also point to the role of other countries.
By Lukas Knigge
Xi Jinping's trip to Russia is China's attempt to present itself as a peacemaker. But Xi is neither concerned with Russia nor with Ukraine. He is positioning himself and Vladimir Putin as a strong front against the enemy in Washington.
By Michael Radunski
In a long newspaper article, Xi Jinping explains what he and Russia aim to achieve: Offering the countries of the world modernization with Chinese characteristics. He receives full support from Putin.
By Michael Radunski
The Chinese-Russian relations were not always as close as Xi's current visit to Moscow suggests. On the contrary. A little more than 50 years ago, both countries were on the brink of military escalation.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Monday afternoon at 2 pm, the current state of research on the climate crisis was published. Following a week-long meeting in Interlaken, Switzerland, delegations from the scientific community and governments agreed on the Synthesis Report of the 6th Assessment Report (AR6). It warns as clearly as never before, urges haste and points out paths to solutions. Here are the key points from the report.
By Bernhard Pötter
The "IPCC report is a how-to guide to defuse the climate time bomb," said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Representatives of the Global South make proposals for loss and damage and urge a faster energy transition. Experts warn of the health risks of climate change. And NGOs call on the EU to be more ambitious in the Green Deal: Reactions to the IPCC report.
By Nico Beckert
