The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur fails to systematically integrate circular economy principles. Yet this is precisely what the new geopolitical reality requires. The EU’s planned Circular Economy Act could also suffer as a result.
By Tom Voege
As AI superpowers, the USA and China have a special responsibility: in order to minimize the risk of military escalation, abuse by terrorists and economic shocks, both countries must cooperate more closely despite their rivalry.
By Jake Sullivan
Water is one of the focal issues at this week’s Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) organized by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Secure water tenure is crucial for effective investment in irrigation systems, argue Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
By Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri
For the second time in a row, political groups to the right of the EPP have suffered losses in Manuel Müller’s seat projection.
By Manuel Müller
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week focuses on the myth of Zhou Enlai: why China’s most revered political figure to this day was at once a moderating statesman, Mao’s loyal executor, and a master of political staging.
By Redaktion Table
Germany is facing demographic change and a growing shortage of skilled workers, while India has a vast pool of young talent. A strategic partnership with India as a “best friend” could secure economic growth and strengthen Germany’s geopolitical relevance.
By Dietmar Müller- Elmau
The growing conflict between the United States and China can hardly be defused under Donald Trump. To find a way out of the chaos of polarized relations, a political turning point is required.
By Stephen Roach
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro underlines how Donald Trump defines Latin America as the U.S.’ backyard. However, this should not lead to a European withdrawal from the region, writes Inga von der Stein.
By Inga von der Stein
In Germany, more than five million people are unable to adequately heat their homes due to a lack of financial resources. Energy poverty is one of the most pressing problems in social policy. Yet there are instruments to combat it, which would also benefit the climate.
By Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa
Europe’s focus on cutting red tape is distracting from the real challenges: While investment gaps cost a lot of money, politicians are bogged down in debates about regulation without tackling structural problems.
By Christian van Ballegooy and Lukas Bertram
