The Paris Agreement committed UN member states to limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Ten years later, oceans, glaciers, forests and the weather have already undergone dramatic changes and global warming could even accelerate.
By Lukas Bayer
The lowest birth rate in the world is causing problems for the South Korean economy. Even subsidies for artificial insemination cannot reverse the trend. German companies are preparing for even tougher competition for talent.
By Marcel Grzanna
Around 91% of all small shipments under EUR 150 originate in China. On Thursday, EU finance ministers plan to agree on a common position on customs reform. In addition to abolishing the “de minimis” threshold, they are also in favor of introducing a processing fee for parcel shipments.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Paris Agreement is based on cooperation and trust within a multilateral framework. Wars, trade conflicts and the rise of nationalist authoritarianism have slowed momentum. While the transition to green energy is underway, it is leading to tensions.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new initiative involving GIZ, Germany’s main development agency, warns that the Paris climate goals are at risk because the green economy lacks skilled workers worldwide. It also says that, provided there is sufficient investment, a net 375 million new jobs could be created in climate-friendly sectors.
By Alexandra Endres
To mark the 70th birthday of the Bundeswehr, the inspectors of the four branches of the armed forces and the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr explain in Table.Briefings the challenges they face today – and how they intend to overcome them.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein
The growing Turkish influence in Syria and Gaza is worrying Israel. Turkish President Erdoğan could use his good connections with Trump to obtain concessions from Netanyahu.
By Yossi Melman
In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen surprised Parliament by announcing a law to curb short-term rentals (STRs). The key factor will be whether the initiative can create legal clarity.
By Alina Leimbach
The climate conference in Belém has started without the feared fight over the agenda and with a demonstration of unity. The new COP President do Lago has postponed the most important stumbling blocks. He emphasizes transparency and demands it.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
The Paris Agreement already provided a global goal on adaptation. Ten years later, the GGA with its specific indicators is set to be adopted at COP30. The biggest source of conflict, now and in the future, is a lack of funding.
By Alexandra Endres
