Dozens of funds worldwide are intended to fund climate action in developing countries. In theory, they serve a good purpose. But they are confusing, bureaucratic and cost money to administer. The COP30 should therefore focus on simplifying the existing climate financing instead of setting up another fund. This requires Brazil's influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU Commission aims to reduce bureaucracy through omnibus legislation — but the impact so far has been limited. Eurochambres President Vladimír Dlouhý cautions that without bold simplification, Europe’s economic competitiveness could suffer lasting harm.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The German government's understanding of China expertise appears to be focused on the university context and research institutions. Despite commitments to research security and resilience, there remain fundamental questions about the role of China research.
By Amelie Richter
At today's EU-UK summit, London wants to move closer to Brussels while remaining within outdated red lines. The EU pays meticulous attention to fair competition and coherence in its relations with third countries. Neither of these attitudes will meet Europe's new security requirements.
By Redaktion Table
Carsten Ovens, CEO of ELNET Germany, writes that the creation of a German-Israeli Defense Tech Hub, interwoven with the armed forces and industry of both countries, could take German-Israeli armaments cooperation to a new level.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. China attempts to de-escalate the conflict between India and Pakistan. But gloating and stereotypes against India erupt on social media.
By Redaktion Table
The EU debt rules ignore obstacles to growth that can arise from climate damage. They therefore lead to fiscal policy decisions that are no longer appropriate for the times, argue fiscal policy expert Philippa Sigl-Glöckner and fiscal policy expert Vinzenz Ziesemer.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.
By Alexandra Endres
Hélène Rey sheds light on the opportunities for the euro in a phase of upheaval triggered by US President Donald Trump. The economist refers to Kindleberger's theory, which he set out in his book on the global economic crisis of 1929 to 1939.
By Markus Grabitz
For decades, China lived off investments and exports – but the model has started to show cracks. Now, the trade conflict with the United States has finally forced Beijing to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
