German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.
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The outcome of the election in Brazil will play a decisive role in global climate protection. If the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro wins, scientists fear the irreversible destruction of the Amazon rainforest. But challenger Luis Inácio Lula da Silva will also have his hands full when it comes to forest protection. And even though the climate issue is "a priority" for him, Lula is also betting on more Brazilian oil.
By Daniela Chiaretti
China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.
By Nico Beckert
Against all odds, Scholz pushed through the port deal with Cosco in Hamburg. This cost him significant political capital in the governing coalition and the federal states. He even angered the city's sinologists, who are usually rather reserved on political issues. Meanwhile, business representatives warn against "China-bashing".
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The Chinese Special Administrative Region abolished mandatory Covid quarantine upon arrival. Hong Kong's citizens, who were unable to travel for a long time, are happy about the opening. The business community celebrates the decision, but also calls for the abolition of other restrictions.
By Redaktion Table
The energy ministers plan to adopt the emergency package for the energy crisis on Nov. 24. For the next few years, they want to spare residential buildings from stricter renovation obligations to a great extent.
By Manuel Berkel
Natural carbon reservoir, renewable source of energy and raw materials, habitat for countless species: According to various EU laws, forests must fulfill a multitude of functions to save the climate. Are they able to do all of that? Experts have their doubts.
By Timo Landenberger
So far, Chinese carmakers are significantly less profitable than their Western competitors. However, EVs will probably change that. China.Table dares to make a prediction together with experts from the consulting firm McKinsey.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Following China.Table's exclusive coverage of a compromise on Cosco's stake in the port of Hamburg, the discussion about Chinese investments is heating up. Politicians of various groups are calling for more distance from China. Meanwhile, the Port of Duisburg also has to answer for its relationship with Cosco.
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If the Commission's draft Clean Air Directive is implemented, driving bans are looming in many of Europe's inner cities and conurbations. The concept, which is available to Europe.Table, is set to be adopted by the Commission on Wednesday.
By Markus Grabitz
