The EU plans to impose tariffs to prevent dumping imports of EVs. With this move, it is blatantly targeting China. But the fundamental problem persists despite trade barriers: The Chinese industry is simply unbeatable when it comes to the price of all electrical products.
By Redaktion Table
A Canadian ex-employee of the investment bank AIIB flees China head over heels after receiving a tip. His government suspends ties with the bank and considers withdrawing from it. Critics of the institution see their suspicions confirmed.
By Marcel Grzanna
The vote on the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) was eagerly anticipated. Due to time constraints, the final vote had to be postponed until June 27. However, a complete rejection of the proposal, as demanded by the EPP, did not receive a majority. Now, it's up to the member states to take action.
By Claire Stam
How will NATO address Ukraine's demand for swift membership? This is also a matter of concern for the defense ministers of the alliance during their preparatory meeting in Brussels. However, the membership question is not the only unresolved issue ahead of the summit in Vilnius.
By Stephan Israel
Brazil's President Lula da Silva has promised great strides in protecting forests and the climate. A first assessment is carefully positive. But the resistance in parliament and to implementing the measures is powerful.
By Daniela Chiaretti
The debates about a global target for the expansion of renewables are taking shape. COP28 President Al Jaber and the EU Commission are already in agreement: A decision to triple capacities by 2030 is supposed to be made in Dubai. NGOs and think tanks are calling for more ambitious targets.
By Nico Beckert
The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
Six months later than announced, the Federal Government has adopted its National Security Strategy. The document titled "Integrated Security for Germany" aims to provide answers to global risks. In its stance towards China, it remains vague.
By Thomas Wiegold
Xi Jinping turns 70 years old this Thursday. He has been leading the People's Republic for more than a decade. His tenure would normally come to an end now. However, he continues. This raises several questions: Why doesn't Xi want to retire? Or perhaps he can't retire at all?
By Michael Radunski
