The Tropical Forest Forever Facility promises forest protection at no public cost. But its financial model rests on a dangerous illusion – and could cost taxpayers billions. This also jeopardizes confidence in international climate finance.
By Max Alexander Matthey and Aidan Hollis
Uwe Peter, managing director of US technology company Cisco in Germany, is advocating for a pragmatic approach to artificial intelligence. The aim is to protect data and expertise without neglecting speed and innovation.
By Uwe Peter
How open to cooperation, how strict on red lines? The Max Planck Society (MPG) and Germany’s scientific community are searching for a middle course in dealing with China. Political scientist Stefan Messingschlager argues that "informed sovereignty" should become the guiding principle.
By Stefan Messingschlager
It is not the technology that is missing for autonomous driving, but rather the regulatory framework. Here, Germany could learn from other European countries.
By Taavi Rõivas
Several North German state premiers have spoken out in favor of splitting the German electricity price zone in recent days. Ines Zenke, President of the SPD Economic Forum, warns that this would send a devastating signal in terms of industrial policy.
By Ines Zenke
Last year, more than 380 humanitarian workers were killed – the highest number ever recorded. Policymakers must ensure that protecting civilians and aid workers regains greater importance. This also requires stronger support for the International Criminal Court.
By Max Freundlieb
With the introduction of the Emissions Trading Directive, the EU has shown courage, write the authors of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). For its continued success, social measures will be decisive.
By Daniel Klingenfeld, Christoph Kühleis, Juliane Steegmann and Jan Weiß
In Syria, a new civil war is looming, warns Khaled Davrisch, the representative of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria in Germany. He says the German government should tie reconstruction funds to progress in protecting minorities and advancing decentralization.
By Khaled Davrisch
For decades, Beijing had its state gifts carelessly stashed away. In late 2022, the People's Republic opened its first museum dedicated to gifts from foreign countries. The idea is to celebrate Xi Jinping's foreign and global policies.
By Johnny Erling
At the meeting in Alaska, the EU has months of submission to Donald Trump at stake. The US president could be primarily interested in trade deals. If Vladimir Putin is willing to compromise, the USA could also benefit economically in Russia.
By Marc De Vos
