Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.
By Redaktion Table
A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.
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The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.
By Frank Sieren
The new UNCLOS agreement on the protection of the high seas also means progress in climate action: The flora and fauna in the ocean are to be better protected against warming and acidification, and emissions and damage from fishing are to be reduced. The ocean as a carbon sink can also benefit.
By Christian Mihatsch
A first draft of the electricity market reform does not envisage any fundamental system change. Instead, the Commission wants to simplify investments in renewables and flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be able to conclude long-term contracts for low-cost green electricity more easily.
By Manuel Berkel
According to the EU Commission, the EU is to cover a significant share of its own demand for critical raw materials by 2030. To this end, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened: Europe.Table has looked at the leaked draft of the Critical Raw Materials Act.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Women are underrepresented in global climate policy. Yet some of them do have influence and power. Here are ten women leaders who have been making things happen and moving people on the climate stage for years.
By Claire Stam
The new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must also deal with the consequences of climate change for Africa's most populous country. Nigeria is vulnerable to climate damage and ill-prepared for it. Tinubu decides on climate policy, but continues to finance the state from oil.
By Eric Bonse
German foreign and development policy is to become feminist, according to the government's plans. This will also change climate policy. Feminism is supposed to bring more equal rights for all: Societies are to become fairer – and thus more resilient to global warming.
By Alexandra Endres
China's new foreign minister could have said a lot about the war in Ukraine regarding the peace plan. But he preferred to rant against the USA during his grand appearance at the People's Congress. Above all, however, he backed Moscow.
By Jörn Petring
