A review of the final declarations of both summits shows: The G7 believe they can define and enforce the rules for coexistence on the planet. The BRICS, consisting of the five largest emerging economies, on the other hand, are opting for conciliatory notes. The BRICS' commitment is also well received by many other countries.
By Frank Sieren
Today, MEPs from almost all political groups want to prevent gas and nuclear power from being classified as sustainable according to EU taxonomy. Whether the objection to the Commission's proposal will succeed was in the hands of the EPP until the very end. Their internal vote this evening has provided clarity.
By Redaktion Table
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.
By Redaktion Table
With the approval of the European Parliament, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act passed the final hurdle in the legislative process yesterday. This marks the end of the days when the major platforms could be "too big to care," announced Commissioner for the Internal Market Breton. But for that to happen, the new rules will have to be enforced effectively. How the Commission intends to carry out its tasks becomes clearer the day after the parliamentary decision.
By Till Hoppe
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.
By Redaktion Table
While the recycling market for lithium-ion batteries is already booming in China, it is just growing out of its infancy in Europe. The countries of East Asia established the necessary structures for recycling earlier – and they are benefiting from the larger volume of available spent batteries.
By Leonie Düngefeld
While the recycling market for lithium-ion batteries is already booming in China, it is just growing out of its infancy in Europe. This is mainly due to a lack of investment, but high raw material prices mean that battery recycling could soon be profitable.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Ukraine needs at least €720 billion to rebuild the country, head of government Denys Shmyhal said Monday at an international conference in Lugano. The EU agreed to cover much of the cost as well as coordinate international aid. Funding, however, remained unclear.
By Eric Bonse
On Monday, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne put together a new cabinet after a long period of deliberation. This means a necessary reshuffle – but according to critics, real change is not to be expected.
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Consumers in the West largely agree that they reject products made under forced labor. Still, many have only an abstract idea of what forced labor looks like in practice. Companies, authorities, and banks in Xinjiang work together to pressure people and withhold salaries.
By Marcel Grzanna
