Voestalpine is sticking to its plans for green steel, but is choosing a different strategy to its German competitors. At the same time, Austria's largest steel producer is calling for a relaxation of emissions trading and CBAM.
By Lukas Bayer
For the first time, a COP presidency is dedicating significant attention to the issue of climate-related fake news and counterstrategies. Brazil, in partnership with the United Nations, is putting the topic on the official agenda at COP30 in Belém and aims to anchor it permanently within the UNFCCC process. A new study underscores just how strategic and widespread the discrediting of climate policy has become.
By Bernhard Pötter
President Macron wants to put pressure on the EU Commission at the summit: It should not propose an ambitious climate target for 2040 next week as planned.
By Lukas Knigge
China plans to accelerate its emissions trading system reforms and introduce CO2 caps for select industrial sectors starting in 2027. Until now, the ETS has remained largely ineffective due to the lack of such caps. However, the government is leaving itself an escape hatch.
By Nico Beckert
President Macron intends to put pressure on the EU Commission at the summit: It is not supposed to propose an ambitious 2040 climate target, as planned next week.
By Lukas Knigge
Starting Monday, a UN conference will debate the next round of global development financing. Money is tight, and spirits are low. The Global North has not kept its promises, and experts believe multilateralism is being put to the test.
By Bernhard Pötter
China’s domestic consumption has recently seen a surprisingly strong upswing. Amid escalating tariff tensions with the United States, this surge is a welcome boost for the Chinese economy. But without structural reforms, the current buying spree may fizzle out just as quickly as it began.
By Jörn Petring
In addition to progress in the UN process, the COP30 Presidency hopes to find a solution to financial issues and invest in forest conservation at the conference in Belém. The COP chair and the chief negotiator explain this in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Bernhard Pötter
Tightened regulations now even prohibit private drinking parties for Chinese civil servants. The directive is intended to further reduce the public sector's vulnerability to corruption. But resistance is growing against the deep intrusion into privacy.
By Redaktion Table
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has launched an ambitious plan to overhaul public finances. His strategy includes cutting 20 percent of public administration jobs and other cost-saving measures. But the austerity path is a political balancing act.
By Frank Stier
