Development and security are not opposites, writes UN Deputy Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraj, but rather mutually reinforcing policy areas. Development aid must therefore be adequately funded.
By Kanni Wignaraja
The German federal government had promised social equity in its climate protection program. But it is now clear that no progress has been made. Especially in the building and transportation sectors, key opportunities for a socially inclusive climate policy are being missed.
By Brigitte Knopf
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is intended to strengthen Europe's industry in the face of China's economic policies: a step in the right direction, according to two researchers at the Kiel Institute. However, to have a real impact, it needs broader reach and a more focused sectoral strategy.
By Johannes Binder and Finn Ole Semrau
The EU Industrial Accelerator Act should provide incentives to ensure that European plastics waste is recycled in Europe. This would not only support the European plastics recycling industry but also make the transition to a toxic-free circular economy a reality.
By Lauriane Veillard
Egypt is attempting to act as a mediator in the Middle East conflict while simultaneously facing a worsening economic crisis. Europe should also become more involved, writes Almut Wieland-Karimi of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
By Almut Wieland-Karimi
The EU Methane Regulation is intended to strengthen the continent’s energy security. However, industry lobbying and inadequate implementation are jeopardizing this important tool in the fight against gas waste.
By Flora Witkowski and Tabea Pottiez
To remain capable of acting in the current global political landscape, Africa’s economies must present a united front, according to economists Lukas Kornher and Frederik Stender of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS). In their op-ed, they argue that this could be achieved by strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) along European lines.
By Lukas Kornher and Frederik Stender
Given the growing importance of dual-use technologies for security and defense, there is a need for dialogue between civilian and military research. This could – similar to the strategic industrial dialogue – serve as a model for coordination between ministries.
By Marc Bovenschulte
China met its growth target in 2025. But to secure future growth, infrastructure investment will need to be ramped up significantly.
By Yu Yongding
The greatest risk for Europe is not missing the AI bubble. It is copying it late – and on other people’s terms. Rather than subsidizing scale and speed, Europe should set clear priorities.
By Thomas Schwab and Martin Hullin
