The EU Commission has presented a new Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC) and significantly increased its forecast for the expansion of nuclear energy in Europe. However, the most important condition of the nuclear revival is far-reaching lifetime extensions.
By Manuel Berkel
A police report accuses the party leadership of Spain's ruling Socialists of suspected criminal activities. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rules out new elections.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
With a front-page interview in the People's Daily, Beijing offers Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei a stage that is otherwise reserved for senior party officials. The 80-year-old sends out messages at home and abroad with Beijing's blessing.
By Jörn Petring
A new report confirms that the ambitious expansion target for onshore wind energy in 2030 is achievable: The number of permits is rising, and the average approval timeline has significantly shortened. Whether this trend continues will depend on the new government maintaining stable regulatory conditions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Europe is considering achieving some of its emission reduction targets through international reduction certificates from abroad. The Paris Agreement allows this. However, buying these certificates could make climate action more complicated rather than more flexible.
By Lukas Knigge
China and the USA both presented their negotiations in London as a success. However, nothing really tangible has yet been formulated. Beijing should nevertheless leave the meeting with a good feeling.
By Marcel Grzanna
The UN Interim Climate Change Conference in Bonn will reveal the current mood in global climate action and what leeway the COP30 host Brazil has. However, the most controversial issues are not officially on the agenda.
By Bernhard Pötter
The former Eurogroup president and current mayor of Eindhoven is calling for European industrial policy to be guided by local excellence clusters. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Dijsselbloem argued that the proposed EU Competitiveness Fund and cohesion funds should in the future be channeled more strategically toward such “economic engines”.
By Marc Winkelmann
The battlefield in the trade war between the US and China is shifting increasingly to the tech sector. New chip software restrictions are now giving smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi a hard time. However, its Chinese competitor has already proven that regulations can facilitate decoupling from US technology.
By Jörn Petring
The EU is stepping up its pressure on Moscow. The European Commission has unveiled the 18th sanctions package against Russia to the member states. Key measures include a deeper price cap on Russian oil and steps to prevent any restart of the Nord Stream pipeline.
By Stephan Israel
