The goal of sending only ten percent of municipal waste to landfill sites will have negative consequences for creating a circular economy. Instead of adhering to it in the Environmental Omnibus, stricter rules are needed for waste treatment.
By Janek Vähk
As home to the critical infrastructure for German democracy, Berlin is increasingly the target of disinformation and cyberattacks. That is why a civilian plan for overall defense and social resilience is urgently needed.
By Björn Stahlhut and Gollaleh Ahmadi
China has evolved from a workshop economy into a global innovation leader – contrary to Western assumptions. Its model of “smart authoritarianism” combines tight political control with targeted economic openness, posing a serious challenge to democratic systems.
By Jennifer Lind
China's three renminbi bond markets offer low-cost financing options for climate projects in the Global South, while traditional donors are increasingly withdrawing.
By Ma Jun and Sean Kidney
The debate about artificial intelligence in weapons systems neglects a historical truth: new technologies increase the lethality of war and the number of casualties. The illusion of a clean, high-tech war obscures the reality that such systems are designed to kill people.
By Florian Keisinger
Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. This week, we look at how people interact with each other in public spaces and why social conditions in China rarely promote friendliness and trust.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is looking for an independent geopolitical role in the face of the US withdrawal. An informal leadership body could point the way to more strategic sovereignty.
By Gerlinde Niehus
Human Rights Watch is calling on Foreign Minister Wadephul to send a signal of solidarity during his visit to China. Sustainable relations are only possible, the organization says, if human rights are upheld and defended.
By Philipp Frisch
The countries of the Western Balkans are already making a decisive contribution to Europe’s security architecture. According to the “White Paper on European Defense — Readiness 2030”, Europe should be prepared for possible war by the end of the decade. The Western Balkans hold enormous potential here.
By Frauke Seebass
Europe is in danger of being torn between the USA and China. Based on five leadership principles, we show how Europe can remain capable of acting in a multipolar world – institutionally, technologically and in terms of security policy.
By Ron de Jonge and Götz Wiese
