Reducing emissions not only protects the climate but also strengthens Europe's security. According to a study, less oil consumption in Europe lowers the global market price of fossil fuels – with a direct impact on Russia's war chest.
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Europe is still well positioned in quantum computing. But without an overall strategy, the continent is at risk of losing its software sovereignty. The Center for European Policy (cep) warns of this in a recent study.
By Corinna Visser
The French state is not fulfilling its duty to protect citizens from the effects of climate change: This is what several NGOs and private individuals are saying and filing a lawsuit.
By Alexandra Endres
Shipping is to become climate-neutral by 2050. According to a study commissioned by Greenpeace, green methanol could play a key role in this.
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Foreign companies are paying too little for carbon certificates from Africa, criticizes the head of the African Development Bank.
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US security experts view the expansion of the Ream military base with suspicion. They fear Cambodia could allow the Chinese military exclusive use of the base in return for the expansion and maintenance.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has been forced to close its research center for public policy in the wake of a new ideological campaign. The researchers are expected to swear "absolute loyalty to the party".
By Angela Köckritz
The son of former Politburo member Liu He is under suspicion of corruption. This means that his reform-minded father could also get into trouble.
By Marcel Grzanna
A new institution modelled on the European Defense Mechanism is to be created to help Europe to arm itself faster and more cost-effectively and to create a single defense market.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU and the Central Asian states have deepened their partnership with the first summit in Samarkand. The focus was on investment in infrastructure, critical raw materials and green energy – and a geopolitical signal.
By Amelie Richter
