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Obermann: Quantum computing a candidate for Airbus 2.0

European champions are seen as a means by which the EU can catch up technologically. In the Table.Briefings podcast, René Obermann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Airbus, names several technologies in which European companies can still be at the forefront.

By Manuel Berkel

Defense and energy: Polish Council Presidency calls for larger budget

Europe needs to spend a lot more money on defense, the EU debt rules are nonsense: Before the start of the Polish Council Presidency, Undersecretary of State Paweł Karbownik found clear words. Budget Commissioner Serafin also spoke out in favor of more defense spending.

By Marc Winkelmann

ETS II: EU determines credit quantity for transport and buildings

The starting credit quantity in the new emissions trading system (ETS II) for transport and buildings was determined on Tuesday. Around one billion credits will be issued once trading commences in 2027. Experts expect carbon prices to be significantly higher than in ETS I.

By Lukas Bayer

Debt crisis: Developing countries pay 1.4 trillion dollars

According to the World Bank, developing countries spent more capital on servicing their debt last year than what they were promised in climate payments for 2035 at COP29. South Africa wants to make debt a focus of its G20 presidency.

By Bernhard Pötter