Earthquake in Tibet: Hydroelectric dams and infrastructure at risk
After the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, cracks and damage were found in several hydroelectric dams.
By Fabian Peltsch
After the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, cracks and damage were found in several hydroelectric dams.
By Fabian Peltsch
Domestic consumption has been the Achilles heel of the Chinese economy for years. The authorities see higher minimum wages as a starting point for tackling the problem.
By Marcel Grzanna
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has defended the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states before the European Parliament's Trade Committee. His Commission colleague Christophe Hansen emphasized at the Green Week how much Europe depends on international trade.
By Marc Winkelmann
One and a half months after the election, Ireland's current governing parties have agreed on a new coalition. The new head of government is to be nominated on Jan. 22.
By Redaktion Table
German companies are highly dependent on imports of digital technology and services from the USA and China. However, companies are beginning to change.
By Corinna Visser
The Polish EU Council Presidency tried to win Hungary's approval for the Peace Facility with a tailor-made proposal, but without success.
By Stephan Israel
The President of the Commission is a "strong voice of Europe in the world", said the Charlemagne Prize Board of Directors, explaining its decision.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission wants to increase trust in digital healthcare services and their security. To this end, it has developed an action plan for cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare providers.
By Corinna Visser
Contrary to previous assumptions, the Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC) has remained stable in recent decades. However, a new study shows that this is no all-clear for the tipping point.
By Lukas Bayer
Climate researcher and economist Gianluca Grimalda lost his job at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) because he wanted to travel in the most climate-friendly way possible. He has now been granted a settlement. Grimalda wants to donate 75,000 euros of the money to climate action and activism.
By Lukas Bayer