China is the world's largest carbon emitter. Emissions per capita in the People's Republic are now at a similar level to those in Germany. Climate protection is important to Xi Jinping, also as a prerequisite for the CCPs claim to power, explains Merics researcher Nis Gruenberg. But in the short term, other goals rank even higher on Beijing's agenda. The interview was conducted by Nico Beckert.
By Nico Beckert
The question of who will be China's new premier in March 2023 is an important one, especially for the German economy. The earliest indication of who might become premier will come at the end of the current 20th Party Congress: When the new Politburo Standing Committee presents itself to the public. Businesses see one candidate particularly promising to get China's economy back on track: Vice-Premier Hu Chunh
By Frank Sieren
The China strategy of the European Union is from 2019 – since then, the relationship between Brussels and Beijing has deteriorated noticeably. The EU wants to stick to the three-part assessment of China as partner, competitor and systemic rival. However, the middle part increasingly shifts into the focus of the relationship. A new, clear assessment by the European External Action Service also recommends this.
By Amelie Richter
One part of the EU Parliament is relying on the threat of sanctions to be able to implement the expansion targets for the EU-wide charging infrastructure. The other part is strictly opposed and fears opaque bureaucracy and little legal certainty.
By Lukas Knigge
Today, the Commission presents its package against high energy prices. According to the draft, there will be joint ventures for the joint gas purchase. Households could be forced to cut their energy use even further.
By Manuel Berkel
The China strategy of the European Union is from 2019 – since then, the relationship between Brussels and Beijing deteriorated noticeably. The EU wants to stick to the three-part assessment of China as partner, competitor and systemic rival. However, the middle part increasingly shifts into the focus of the relationship. A new, clear assessment by the European External Action Service also recommends this.
By Amelie Richter
Employees of the Chinese consulate violently ended a protest in Manchester by punching and kicking marchers. Activists and British politicians were outraged and demanded severe consequences. They warn that China's assertiveness is growing. The country would be encouraged to use brutal methods in the future, even abroad, to quell criticism of the Communist Party's policy. The arms of the Chinese security forces already reach far into democratic countries – including Germany.
By Marcel Grzanna
Which committee gets which dossier? There have often been conflicts about this matter in the EU Parliament recently. The committee chairs want to end the dispute and speed up the process.
By Corinna Visser
How can EU emissions trading be reformed so that climate protection is implemented, but the burden due to rising carbon prices is not to heavy? The political task amid the energy crisis could hardly be greater, which is why there is a need for discussion among stakeholders.
By Lukas Knigge
China narrowly avoided a crisis this year due to the drastic Covid measures. But the epidemiological strategy will not change much in the foreseeable future, Xi Jinping made clear in his opening speech at the CP Congress.
By Redaktion Table
