Companies worldwide currently have to make do without valuable Chinese rare earths, which are essential for modern manufacturing. However, experts believe that China may soon resume exports. Otherwise, the country stands to lose an important lever.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Colombia campaigns for debt-for-nature swaps. However, because rating agencies see the country's climate policy critically, the government recently rejected several offers for such swaps. Shortly before the World Bank's spring meeting, this example shows the obstacles to debt-for-nature swaps.
By Alexandra Endres
Corruption and factional fighting are widespread in China's armed forces. Now the second-highest official in the People's Liberation Army may have been overthrown. How far can Xi trust his military?
By Andreas Landwehr
Neither the US nor China are backing down in the trade war. The Chinese leadership is using US dependencies on critical minerals as leverage. China's huge holdings of US government bonds also offer a target. However, a move away from the US dollar would harbor major risks for China.
By Jörn Petring
Friedrich Merz has announced that new gas-fired power plants equipped with CCS will be built quickly to ensure energy security during dark doldrums. However, there is no such commercial gas-fired power plant in the world, and the technology is not fully developed and is expensive.
By Nico Beckert
While imports of Chinese EVs are declining, the number of Chinese hybrid cars entering the EU has increased sevenfold within a year. China has increased export volumes and lowered prices across various product categories. The figures demonstrate how complicated a joint approach between the EU and China could become.
By Marc Winkelmann
China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The European Parliament has moved to the right since the last election. The right-wing extremists are no longer content with window-dressing – they are trying to influence legislation. But by no means in all policy areas.
By Markus Grabitz
The United Kingdom is once again aligning itself more closely with the EU when it comes to financing its increasing military spending. Both sides could sign a defense pact at a summit in London.
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The IMO states have agreed on a climate levy for international shipping. However, it is not a universal levy on every tonne emitted. According to initial analyses, less money will be collected than expected. This could also have a negative impact on international climate financing.
By Fritz Vorholz
