The International Rescue Committee calls on governments to focus climate finance more on "underserved populations" in conflict areas and provide more funding for resilience and prevention.
By Alexandra Endres
COP29 will once again make little progress in the agrifood sector this year. This is the prediction of the NGO Germanwatch, which is calling for clear targets to be set for financing the transformation of global food systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By Kira Huth
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs aims to deep international partnerships. The focus is on one area in particular: German-Taiwanese cooperation in the semiconductor sector.
By Amelie Richter
Even before COP29 kicked off, discussions raged as to whether climate action measures affecting trade should be on the agenda of this year's Climate Change Conference. At the center of the dispute: the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the announcement of higher local government debt, the head of the Chinese central bank, Pan Gongsheng, is following up. However, observers remain skeptical whether Beijing's steps will lead to a short-term economic boost.
By Amelie Richter
The AI Act is in force and the deadlines are in place. However, Germany still has to implement some measures that will now be delayed. There is not only the threat of infringement proceedings, but also the danger of missing the boat.
By Corinna Visser
Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of systematically spying on him. He speaks of a "Hungarian Watergate."
By Redaktion Table
In a letter to the EU Commission, the trade and foreign ministers of eight northern and eastern European countries demand that the EU further increase import tariffs on as many Russian products as possible.
By Marc Winkelmann
Rich countries promote fossil fuels with public money. There are considerable differences between countries.
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In the sovereignty dispute over the Scarborough Shoal, the Chinese government rejects two laws passed in Manila on Friday. They are intended to strengthen the Philippines' maritime claims.
By Manuel Liu
