From a geopolitical perspective, watering down the European Supply Chain Act has a number of disadvantages. Among other things, it will affect cooperation with trading partners and the resilience of the European economy.
By Melanie Müller
Europe’s aid for Ukraine is not enough to modernize its own defense industry. Denmark’s approach of helping Kyiv and benefiting itself is worthy of note.
By Marc Kloepfel
Japan and Germany are facing challenges in their relationship with China. The events surrounding Taiwan show that the time has come for closer strategic cooperation between the two countries.
By Aya Adachi and Michael Laha
According to Stefan Bayer, Head of Research at the German Institute for Defense and Strategic Studies, the Bundeswehr think tank in Hamburg, defense capability can only be guaranteed in the long term through sustainable solutions. The legislative initiatives to date, he warns, are not sufficient.
By Stefan Bayer
Climate protection and justice belong together: Who bears the costs of the transformation, who benefits? In a society of growing inequality, we need fair burden sharing, targeted support and bold financing models.
By Michael Bloss and Rasmus Andresen
Asia's ageing population is putting pressure on the export-driven growth model. Artificial intelligence could increase productivity. But if its use remains limited to a few countries or sectors, the technological gap will widen.
By Redaktion Table
Climate action and justice go together: Who bears the costs of the transformation, and who benefits? In a society of growing inequality, we need fair sharing of burdens, targeted support and bold financing models.
By Michael Bloss and Rasmus Andresen
The digital euro is supposed to secure Europe’s strength but, in its current form, will weaken the bloc’s sovereignty, competition and trust. The President of the German Savings Banks and Giro Association (DSGV), Ulrich Reuter, argues why Europe is standing in its own way with this project.
By Ulrich Reuter
The renewed postponement of the EU rules against deforestation is urgently needed, but does not solve the problem of over-bureaucratization.
By Erlfried Taurer
High interest rates are worsening Sri Lanka’s debt crisis rather than easing it. Economists warn that the country’s restrictive monetary policy is delaying the recovery of an economy already scarred by conflict.
By Arjun Jayadev, Ahilan Kadirgamar and J.W. Mason
