The global situation is fragile, the economic rules of the WTO are in question, and Germany is running out of money - we talk about all this on Tuesday, December 5, with Thomas Bagger, State Secretary at the Federal Foreign Office.
By Markus Grabitz
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Markus Grabitz
The "Chips Joint Undertaking" aims to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem. Research and technology institutions can submit proposals for pilot lines.
By Corinna Visser
Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, has been granted a leave of absence at her request. She is running for President of Finland.
By Markus Grabitz
COP28 is the biggest climate conference ever. A closer look at the participants reveals some interesting details.
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A consortium of 200 scientists warns of ten risk factors in Earth's system: exceeding 1.5 degrees, weakening CO2 reservoirs, melting glaciers, and lack of political decisions.
By Bernhard Pötter
An international group of states, including France, Spain and Kenya, has set up a working group on international climate taxes. Within two years, they plan to make proposals on how international carbon taxes can generate more revenue for climate action.
By Nico Beckert
Net zero emission targets are supposed to reduce a large proportion of global emissions. A contradiction: Many countries with net-zero targets have no plans to phase out fossil fuels.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko traveled to Beijing on Sunday. The working visit focused on trade matters. It is Lukashenko's second trip to Beijing this year.
By Fabian Peltsch
Agnes Chow, a core member of the Demosisto party, announced that she has left Hong Kong to study in Canada.
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