China's real estate crisis is strikingly reminiscent of Japan's disastrous crash in the 1990s. Back then too, misdiagnoses helped turn an economic crisis into a demographic catastrophe. Is history repeating itself - or is China learning from its neighbor's mistakes?
By Yi Fuxian
The NATO states want to spend 1.5% of their GDP on civil defense and resilience. Torben Schütz and Helena Quis from the Bertelsmann Foundation warn that without clear criteria, there is a risk of national solo efforts and a patchwork instead of real security.
By Torben Schütz and Helena Quis
Because CO₂ storage under the North Sea is reaching its limits, there are renewed calls for CCS to be permitted on land. But that would also be an expensive and far too risky mistake. Instead, we need the courage for a real transformation - towards a future in which CO₂ is not produced in the first place.
By Karsten Smid
Age verification alone is not enough to effectively protect children from dangers online, says Elisabeth Secker, Managing Director of the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK). She advocates empowerment and participation.
By Elisabeth Secker
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the coalition backing Ursula von der Leyen has dropped to an all-time low. If elections were held now, the “eternal grand coalition” would likely be forced to expand once again.
By Manuel Müller
Agriculture has major potential to contribute to EU climate neutrality – by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, storing carbon and providing alternatives to fossil raw materials. To mobilize this potential, the sector must finally become an integral part of the EU’s climate agenda.
By Christine Chemnitz and Harald Grethe
Under the weight of geopolitical crises, an escalating US tariff policy and growing doubts about the stability of the dollar-based system, the very foundations of global trade are beginning to falter. For Europe and Asia in particular – whose prosperity depends on open markets and rules-based cooperation – a new wave of economic uncertainty is drawing dangerously close.
By Shang-Jin Wei
Involving citizens in climate policy leads to better decisions and strengthens trust in democratic processes, writes Tabea Lissner from the Robert Bosch Foundation. A new feasibility study shows how this can be done.
By Tabea Lissner
G7, NATO, European Council – one summit follows another. Yet Europe’s diplomatic summer is unfolding against the backdrop of a broader decline in multilateralism. That, however, may bring opportunities as well.
By Markus Grabitz
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to the "soft power" of the People's Republic. The international success of the plush monster proves that the country can do more than just TikTok and sports medals.
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