The southern European countries were long regarded as economic problem children, but the picture has now changed: The German economy is shrinking again in 2024, while Spain is turning into one of Europe's growth stars. These are the reasons.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
All German parties have presented proposals for new climate and energy policy in the run-up to the general election – some want to speed up climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Nico Beckert
With the largest maneuvers in decades, China is preparing to conquer Taiwan. Beijing's unconventional interpretation of a 1971 UN resolution is intended to prepare the ground under international law. Will this seal Taiwan's fate?
By Andreas Landwehr
Donald Trump moves into the White House on Monday. Foreign companies in China are also worried about a possible escalation. Or could there perhaps be a deal after all?
By Jörn Petring
The importance of coal in Poland's power supply is rapidly declining: Its share has fallen from 80 percent to 57 percent, power plants and coal mines are inefficient and expensive. Gas, renewables and soon nuclear power are set to replace coal. However, the government is faced with considerable problems.
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NGOs had more contacts with the Commission and the cabinets during Ursula von der Leyen's first mandate than under her predecessor Jean-Claude Juncker. In contrast, the number of contacts with companies and business associations plummeted. This is the result of an analysis by Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
A sale of the US subsidiary of the video platform TikTok seems inevitable. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, of all people, is being touted as a potential buyer. Critics see a threat to national security.
By Redaktion Table
Following the abduction of an actor, Chinese embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have issued warnings about scams luring Chinese nationals abroad with supposedly high salaries and free flights and accommodation.
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The EU wants to harmonize frequencies across Europe in order to strengthen the internal market. But the member states are reluctant. There are already disputes at national level too.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate protection, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Nico Beckert
