Trump's tariff plans: Why a WTO official pleads for confidence
Even after the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam is calling for composure.
By Julia Dahm
Even after the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam is calling for composure.
By Julia Dahm
Before Donald Trump takes office as US President, banks and asset managers are pulling out of climate initiatives in droves. The financial world in Canada and Europe is also unsettled.
By Lukas Bayer
The climate crisis could wipe out half of global economic output in the future, warns a report by the British Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter. The World Economic Forum in Davos also sees environmental risks as a major threat.
By Alexandra Endres
Last Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on the phone and discussed the gas supply. A spokesperson for the German government confirmed the phone call on Monday at the request of Table.Briefings.
By Manuel Berkel
Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, participants from industry, politics and trade unions will meet for the first time on Jan. 30 for the Strategic Dialog on Automotive Industry. Working groups will be formed to present concrete proposals.
By Markus Grabitz
MEP Pascal Canfin is calling for an agreement between the large political groups in the EU Parliament on the omnibus law in order to balance bureaucracy reduction and competitiveness. A hasty adjustment of the threshold values could lead to an unequal burden between German and French companies.
By Claire Stam
It seems as if Germany can hardly counter China's geopolitical superiority in Africa. But this is not the case, says Wolfgang Stefinger, development politician for the Christian Social Union (CSU). However, what is needed is a reform of Germany's Africa policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Providing enough jobs for young people is vital for the Chinese government in several respects. Statistical data from December brings good news.
By Marcel Grzanna
The new US President Donald Trump did not introduce any new tariffs on his first day in office, but instructed federal authorities to assess trade relations with some countries, including China.
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EU negotiations with China on patent royalty rates have been unsuccessful. Brussels is now pushing for WTO consultations to protect European high-tech companies.
By Fabian Peltsch