The EU Commission plans to present its legislative package for securing the supply of critical raw materials at the beginning of March. For the Swedish Council Presidency, the issue is a top priority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Year of the Rabbit starts on Sunday. It is supposed to bring recovery from the turbulent Year of the Tiger – less excitement, but more room for creative thinking. Together with the water element, the Year of the Rabbit could bring a smooth transition into calmer geopolitical territory.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese were global travel champions before the pandemic. The tourism industry hopes for their return, but will have to be patient. The opening came just a little too soon for the upcoming Spring Festival. The truly big travel wave will probably not come until the fall.
By Redaktion Table
For Raphaël Glucksmann (S D), the right moment has come to ensure greater transparency in the European Parliament. In an interview with Claire Stam, he calls for a European anti-corruption authority based on the French model.
By Claire Stam
Hydrogen and the H2Med pipeline will be important topics today at the Spanish-French summit between Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron. In addition to H2Med, the Sánchez government is launching numerous other hydrogen projects.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
For the first time in its history, the UN Climate Change Conference in December will be chaired by the head of an oil and gas company. The United Arab Emirates presents itself as modern, efficient and ambitious for the conference in Dubai. But their climate track record so far is rather poor.
By Bernhard Pötter
The images of the clearing of the village of Lützerath tarnish Germany's reputation in international climate negotiations, according to expert Richard Klein. This would give other countries the ability to insist on a slower transition and justify the suppression of civil society.
By Bernhard Pötter
To meet the Paris climate targets, carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere. But many carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods are still in their infancy. Scientists are now urging policymakers to quickly devise a plan to promote negative emissions.
By Alexandra Endres
China is Indonesia's most important business partner. At the same time, Jakarta is defending itself against Beijing's aggressive actions in disputed waters. With its many raw materials, the emerging country becomes more important for China. It is a complicated relationship.
By Christiane Kuehl
A so-called hardliner is Beijing's new top representative in Hong Kong. Zheng Yanxiong now controls the implementation of the national security law. Former democratic politicians in the city are appalled.
By Marcel Grzanna
