Following agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, the result was criticized as a watering down of the European climate architecture. In an interview with Table.Briefings, German State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth disagrees.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Court of Auditors criticizes an inadequate exchange of information between EU authorities in the fight against fraud. It recommends a central archive system to avoid duplicated reports and improve cooperation.
By Marion Bergermann
At its meeting today, the College of Commissioners also wants to reduce bureaucracy in automotive regulations. The Commission estimates that these measures would save bureaucratic costs of EUR 709 million a year. Here is an overview of the proposals.
By Markus Grabitz
China is casting doubt on Japan’s sovereignty over the strategically vital Okinawa island chain, located in close proximity to Taiwan. Three-quarters of all US military facilities in Japan are stationed there.
By Angela Köckritz
Myanmar’s military government is planning elections that have been met with skepticism by the United Nations and opposition groups. Meanwhile, the son of former head of government and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi fears that his mother may be dead.
By Yi Ling Pan
Following high-level talks, Singapore and China announced 27 bilateral agreements spanning areas from healthcare to digital services. Among them is a pilot project that will allow travelers from Singapore to pay in China using the digital renminbi.
By Yi Ling Pan
Cambodia and Thailand are accusing each other of escalating their border conflict. Phnom Penh is now even preparing a lawsuit alleging crimes against humanity.
By Marcel Grzanna
EU member states have agreed on fishing quotas for 2026, avoiding a previous plan for cuts in the Mediterranean. The agreement sets catch quotas for various waters and rewards more sustainable fishing practices with additional days.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has created an important basis for using Russian central bank assets for Ukraine. 25 of the 27 member states voted in favor of an indefinite ban on the retransfer of funds established in the EU to Russia.
By Redaktion Table
At the Haus der Wirtschaft in Berlin on Monday, business leaders from Ukraine and Germany will discuss closer cooperation on military hardware. It will include a panel discussion entitled “Defense Industry Transformation: From Wartime Needs to Long-Term European Security”.
By Markus Bickel
