To what extent does international law oblige states to protect the climate? What are the legal consequences if countries fail to meet their obligations? The hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have begun. Germany has also taken a stand.
By Alexandra Endres
The new Commissioners have officially been in office since Dec. 1. It is now also largely clear who will head their cabinet. Get an overview at Table.Briefings.
By Till Hoppe
Negotiation observers see an opportunity in the failure of the negotiations for a global agreement against plastic waste in Busan. To achieve this, the countries that want an ambitious agreement would have to increase the pressure on the blocking countries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The Internship Directive is intended to significantly improve standards for interns in the EU. However, for many countries, the plan goes too far. The Commissioner, on the other hand, wants a more ambitious text.
By Alina Leimbach
The negotiations between the Council and Parliament on the postponement of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are entering their second and probably final round. The chances of reaching an agreement have improved significantly since the first meeting.
By Julia Dahm
The negative perception of China in Germany poses a challenge for companies. Many would like to see a greater emphasis on China's role as a partner.
By Marcel Grzanna
The USA has blacklisted an additional 140 companies. This ultimately also affects technology giant Huawei and semiconductor manufacturer SMIC.
By Marcel Grzanna
Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk has served his prison sentence. However, he continues to fight to preserve his mother tongue, resulting in another detention.
By Marcel Grzanna
Lithuania expelled three Chinese diplomats. This continues the dispute between the EU member state and the People's Republic, which escalated in 2021 after Lithuania allowed the Taiwanese government to open a "Taiwan" office in Vilnius.
By Marcel Grzanna
With 90% of votes counted, Romania’s Social Democrats are leading the parliamentary election, while far-right parties gain significant ground. A challenging path to forming a government lies ahead.
By Julia Mertens
