The latest agreement in the trade dispute between the US and China only ostensibly eases tensions. The main issues remain unresolved and the risks for the global economy are high.
By Jörn Petring
The insurance sector groans under the strain of maritime shipping. Accidents are increasing, largely due to lithium-ion batteries, which are mainly found in Chinese electric cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU climate target for 2040 is on the Commission's agenda for Wednesday. A first concrete draft outlines the target. However, not everyone in the College agrees with it. Von der Leyen, Ribera and Hoekstra have several options.
By Lukas Knigge
The new EU Space Act, proposed last week by Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, is shaping up to be a source of conflict among member states, aerospace companies, and especially the European Space Agency (ESA).
By Corinna Visser
At his first EU summit, the Chancellor sees a great willingness to "get the trade agreement off the ground now." Commission President von der Leyen also presents an idea for a new alternative to the WTO at the summit.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Commission is to present a roadmap by the fall showing how the European allies can finance the new NATO spending targets. The discussion on common debt was postponed for the time being at the EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
SB62 in Bonn was meant to pave the way to COP30 – but it barely succeeded. Disputes and strategic blockades exposed deep frustration over finance and a profound lack of trust. Brazil now faces a herculean task to prevent COP30 in Belém from ending in failure.
By Bernhard Pötter
New data suggest that the Glasgow-agreed goal to double adaptation finance may fall short. During the Bonn meetings on the Global Goal on Adaptation, money disputes and debates over adequate indicators also weighed heavily.
By Alexandra Endres
TikTok Shop has been live in Germany since March, but it has not yet taken off – although the first brands are achieving considerable success. Experts see strategic potential behind the concept, which has the power to change the industry.
By Amelie Richter
At the Bonn interim climate conference, new ideas emerged on climate finance. COP30 host Brazil is pushing forward with “coalitions of the willing”. Whether these efforts will raise the necessary funds quickly remains highly uncertain. Yet 2025 will be a pivotal year for global climate financing.
By Nico Beckert
