Consumer prices have been falling for months. The government is challenged in the fight against deflation. The dilemma: interest rate cuts, which are intended to stimulate the economy, could accelerate currency devaluation.
By Redaktion Table
According to the Society for Threatened Peoples, Chinese authorities force around 80 percent of all Tibetan children into boarding schools. A hundred thousand four to six-year-olds are reportedly affected. Their identity is being taken away from them, the Society says.
By Felix Lee
EU ambassadors have given the green light to the asylum and migration package aimed at better managing and limiting migration. Approval in the European Parliament plenary is considered certain. However, significant enforcement challenges are expected.
By Eric Bonse
Despite increasing deterrence measures by European member states, more refugees are likely to arrive in Europe this year than in 2023, according to the EU border protection agency Frontex.
By Alina Leimbach
Whether the EU will tackle false self-employment on digital platforms more vigorously in the future is completely uncertain. On Thursday, the Belgian presidency will enter the final trilogue on platform work directive without a mandate from the Council.
By Alina Leimbach
January 2024 was the hottest since records began. Both the ocean surface temperature and the air temperature reached record levels.
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Offshore wind turbine developer Ørsted plans to cut 800 jobs and withdraws from key markets. Turbine manufacturer Vestas, on the other hand, is optimistic about the new fiscal year.
By Nico Beckert
Dozens of emerging and developing countries are over-indebted or can barely borrow on the international capital market. However, many of these countries have a particularly high need for investment or great potential for climate and environmental action.
By Nico Beckert
The EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on the Net-Zero Industry Act. The aim is to promote the wind and solar industry. However, support for CCS and nuclear energy is also planned.
By Till Hoppe
Last year, the size of the sea ice in the Antarctic declined sharply. In July, it lost an area the size of Algeria.
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