In a night session, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission agreed on the basic pillars of a new regulation against global deforestation. The trilogue result is an important signal ahead of the World Nature Conference but requires some compromises that are likely to have an aftermath.
By Timo Landenberger
At the Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, the EU demonstrates that it is finally taking the geopolitical importance of the region seriously. In addition to a new commitment to the enlargement perspective for the six countries, there are also concrete initiatives to bind the Western Balkans more strongly to the EU.
By Stephan Israel
The Chinese car company Geely wants to develop autonomous cabs in cooperation with the American Alphabet subsidiary Waymo. Compared to other companies, the partners focus on a concept without a steering wheel.
By Redaktion Table
At the funeral service for former state and party leader Jiang Zemin, Xi Jinping paid tribute to his predecessor without relativizing Jiang's achievements to his own benefit – or even distancing himself from him.
By Frank Sieren
This week, the UN Biodiversity Conference begins in Montréal. The meeting is expected to be a major game-changer in environmental protection. But the negotiations are taking place at a difficult time. The hurdles are high and some positions are far apart.
By Timo Landenberger
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life.
By Markus Grabitz
In an essay for the Foreign Affairs magazine, Olaf Scholz explains the global Zeitenwende. It also includes China. However, to an alarmingly limited extent. And often words and reality do not match.
By Michael Radunski
Every year, millions of university graduates flood the Chinese job market. Their expectations of companies are becoming ever higher. But they often lack the basic skills that employers require. But even for Western university graduates, the first steps in China will not be easy.
By Marcel Grzanna
In September, Breton announced that the Commission plans to advance the development of the metaverse. He did not specify how. The business community is already one step ahead – and also has concrete wishes for the EU.
By Corinna Visser
China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government's China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.
By Felix Lee
