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Feature | Russia's friends

November 5th, 2025

Central Asia: How Beijing is cutting Russia off

China and Russia assert their friendship as equals. But in reality, Beijing has the upper hand. A railroad line through two former Soviet republics provides a vivid example of this.

By Rebecca Ricker

Feature | EU climate target 2040

November 5th, 2025

EU climate target 2040: Countries agree on 5% international certificates

The EU environment ministers want to make the climate targets for 2040 more flexible. On Wednesday night, they agreed on a target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases, whereby up to five percentage points can be achieved in other European countries.

By Lukas Knigge

Feature | Steel

November 5th, 2025

Steel industry: How the German government wants to help

The German government and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group are moving away from a purely regulatory policy. Electricity subsidies and protective tariffs are intended to save the German steel industry. The plans could be thwarted by EU subsidy rules.

By Alex Veit

Feature | Defense industry

November 5th, 2025

How the arms industry is evolving in the German federal states

In North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, new clusters have emerged this year in order to cash in on the billion-euro funding program for the German armed forces (Bundeswehr).

By Lisa-Martina Klein

A volunteer (R) poses for photos with a robot volunteer at the media center of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China s Shanghai, on Nov. 4, 2025. The eighth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. )

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November 4th, 2025

Standardization: China sets standards for future technologies

Standardization is more than just technology. Germany leads in traditional industries, but is at risk of being left behind in key digital technologies. Europe must act strategically in order to help set international standards.

By Amelie Richter

Apfelkabinett Deutschland, Berlin am 15.10.2025: Apfelkörbe werden an Mitglieder des Kabinetts durch Apfelkönigin und Blütenkönigin vor dem Kabinettsaal verteilt. Im Bild mit Alois Rainer (CSU) Bundesminister für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat, Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Carsten Schneider (SPD) Bundesminister für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit. Links im Bild Dr. Christian Weseloh, Geschäftsführer BVEO (Bundesvereinigung der Erzeugerorganisation Obst und Gemüse e.V.) Die Apfelhoheiten: Ella-Maxim Weilert Emelie Witzigmann Alida-Nadine Kühne Lara Sophie Baur *** Apple Cabinet Germany, Berlin on 15 10 2025 Apple baskets are distributed to members of the Cabinet by the Apple Queen and Bloss

Feature | Friedrich Merz

November 4th, 2025

COP30: How Merz should become “climate Chancellor“

Ahead of the German Chancellor’s trip to COP30, many players are trying to make the climate issue attractive to Friedrich Merz. Their arguments emphasize national security, protecting the economy, German interests and respect for laws and treaties.

By Bernhard Pötter

Feature | CO₂ price

November 4th, 2025

Emissions trading: Why adhering to free emissions allowances could harm industry

German industry faces billions of euros in extra costs when free emissions allowances expire. But maintaining the subsidies would tear a large hole in the EU Innovation Fund, intended to help finance decarbonization.

By Nico Beckert

Feature | Monetary policy

November 3rd, 2025

Japan: Why the central bank is being recalcitrant

Japan’s national currency urgently needs stimulus to end its downward trend. But the central bank is not even thinking of intervening, preferring to put up with complaining consumers and companies.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | Education policy

November 3rd, 2025

Global South: What makes China’s soft power so successful

The Chinese charm offensive is often underestimated in the West. Yet it is extremely effective, especially in the Global South.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Artificial intelligence

November 3rd, 2025

AI in weapon systems: Ministry of Defense wants to regulate human control in a binding manner

After a long wait, the Federal Ministry of Defense plans to present an AI concept at the end of the year. The new concept defines AI as a “key technology” and is intended to clarify the extent to which autonomous weapon systems are allowed to operate without human control.

By Nana Brink