Brazil is proving to be an important partner for Beijing in the trade war with the US. However, despite growing economic integration, Brazil keeps a safe distance from the second-largest largest economy. Europe and India could benefit.
By Leonardo Pape
Russian gas only reaches the EU via one pipeline. This puts Bulgaria in a key position both for the import ban from 2028 and for diversification. But even after that, there would still be an exception.
By Frank Stier
The decarbonization mandate is putting international shipbuilders under pressure – especially China as a major maritime power. Progressive hidden champions from Germany offer technologies that Chinese shipbuilders are desperately looking for.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Republican budget bill cuts money for climate research, public authorities and the IRA investment program. Likely consequences: higher emissions, loss of jobs and growth, dirtier air, rising energy prices.
By Umair Irfan
According to the Climate Action Tracker, the German government's climate policy is setting the course for more emissions, new fossil fuels subsidies and not enough ambition for renewables and transport. The overall verdict: Insufficient for a 1.5-degree path.
By Bernhard Pötter
Initial reactions to the leaked Commission draft for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) are critical, particularly concerning a perceived expansion of Commission powers and a weakening of the European Parliament’s role.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Meta is hiring heavily from China for its most ambitious AI initiative – sparking criticism in the US. But breakthroughs may be nearly impossible without Chinese minds.
By Jörn Petring
A Chinese literary phenomenon is gaining success in the West: Danmei. In this genre, young women write for other young women about homoerotic love between men. Why is the Communist Party cracking down on the movement?
By Angela Köckritz
Achieving the climate targets for the German transport sector would require a rapid electromobility boom. But instead of subsidizing key areas, the German government is cutting back on existing measures.
By Carsten Hübner
It is meant to be the key to technological neutrality for the hydrogen economy: The Commission has presented the delegated act on low-carbon hydrogen. How the gas industry and climate advocates assess the latest changes.
By Manuel Berkel
