Climate change threatens Germany's national security, could lead to more migration and could also jeopardize Europe's stability. These are the findings of a joint study by the Bundeswehr University, the BND, PIK and Adelphi Research. Another new study shows that the economic damage could run into the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
Abolishing the German Building Energy Act and pursuing climate action in the building sector solely through a carbon price would make heating a luxury: This is revealed by a new study by the Öko-Institut and the Paritätischer Gesamtverband.
By Alexandra Endres
Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace in the US because the NGO had organized protests against a pipeline. Greenpeace invokes a new EU directive to defend itself. Meanwhile, the lawsuit against Shell is being brought before the Supreme Court in the Netherlands.
By Alexandra Endres
On Wednesday, Canada submitted its national climate target for 2035 to the UN. Experts criticize the planned emission reductions as insufficient. Canada could also fail to meet the target for 2030, although the country claims to have achieved "good results."
By Lukas Bayer
The conservative ÖVP and the right-wing populist FPÖ have been unable to agree on a joint government. Federal President Van der Bellen now wants to meet with party representatives and find a way out of the political impasse. New elections or a minority government are also conceivable.
By Redaktion Table
Leading CDU/CSU politicians question future funding of the national railway ticket, but are divided over the solutions. The SPD and Greens call for a permanent funding commitment, mainly from the federal government.
By Alexandra Endres
China's rural banks are being merged into larger institutions. Read Table.Briefings to find out whether this will prevent insolvencies in the future.
By Emily Kossak
According to the Estonian secret service, China is a central smuggling hub for Western high-tech components to Russia. Drone production in particular benefits from this.
By Fabian Peltsch
Liu Weidong from the state-owned China South Industries Group has been accused of violating the law and disciplinary regulations. His group manufactures automobiles, defense equipment and high-tech industrial products.
By Emily Kossak
BYD sold 46 percent more vehicles last year than in 2023. This puts the Group at the top of the Chinese car industry. Read what this means for foreign manufacturers at Table.Briefings.
By Emily Kossak
