The EU Court of Auditors has criticized the practice of public tenders: Competition in national, regional and local awards has decreased over the last ten years. The authorities are increasingly turning directly to companies.
By Max Mustermann
A recent report on the restructuring of the global financial system illustrates how international financial flows must change in order to stay within the 1.5-degree target. Private funds, in particular, must be massively increased.
By Lukas Knigge
Women are particularly affected by the climate crisis. For this reason, the UN organization for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women) calls for a feminist climate policy.
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The Climate Action Tracker calculates every year how much the global average temperature will rise if countries implement their climate targets. The latest report shows: Climate policy has changed for the worse.
By Alexandra Endres
According to a new study, fossil carbon emissions have reached another record high, but are rising slower than in the past. However, the trend reversal to achieve net zero emissions will not happen, warn Global Carbon Project researchers.
By Nicolas Heronymus
China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has announced its intention to intensify its fight against corruption ahead of the holidays. The warning comes on the 11th anniversary of the "eight guidelines" for improving behavior.
By Michael Radunski
A reporter from the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) seems to have gone missing. Minnie Chan has been unreachable since a business trip to Beijing last month. The incident, however, evokes unpleasant memories.
By Michael Radunski
On Monday, Evergrande received another extension as the company failed to present a debt restructuring plan. However, the risk of liquidation is only temporarily postponed.
By Michael Radunski
China intends to deepen its cooperation with Belarus, according to statements from President Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko on Monday in Beijing. This includes coordination at the United Nations and enhanced collaboration in the economic and trade sectors.
By Michael Radunski
Amazon, Booking, Google Shopping, YouTube: The Federation of German Consumer Organizations complains that platforms and search engines do not sufficiently comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), for example in the area of dark patterns.
By Falk Steiner
