Europe meets NATO's two percent target
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg speaks of "historic progress". However, some EU countries are still lagging behind. Germany is claiming a leading role.
By Eric Bonse
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg speaks of "historic progress". However, some EU countries are still lagging behind. Germany is claiming a leading role.
By Eric Bonse
The Commission's proposal to combat child sexual abuse (CSAM) was controversial from the outset. The dossier will no longer be completed in this legislature. Instead, there is a provisional solution.
By Falk Steiner
China's government has confirmed the participation of its top diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. The Chinese Foreign Minister also plans to travel to Spain and France.
By Felix Lee
It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies, institutions and scientists to obtain data from and about China. According to a recent Merics study, the Chinese government systematically restricts online access to information.
By Felix Lee
The vice president of Longi predicts that cutting out Chinese suppliers in the EU will cost jobs and delay the green transition.
By Carolyn Braun
A new climate study warns of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) collapse. The consequences for Europe would be so severe that adaptation is no longer realistic.
By Nico Beckert
Climate change is making storms increasingly powerful. Researchers are now proposing a new category 6 for hurricanes.
By Bernhard Pötter
An international group of researchers warns that large parts of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by the middle of the century. Their study identifies threshold values that should not be exceeded in order to protect the ecosystem.
By Alexandra Endres
If the sea ice recedes, polar bears will have less time to hunt seals. A study concludes that this increases their risk of starvation.
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In order to achieve the planned tripling of renewable energies by 2030, trillions of US dollars need to be mobilized. According to a new study, much of the money is still needed. A reallocation of fossil investments would close the gap.
By Nico Beckert