Beijing has changed the methodology for calculating youth unemployment. However, this certainly does not eliminate the problem. The consequences may not only inhibit productivity and growth in China, but also impact youth labor markets worldwide.
By Amelie Richter
The one-child policy has changed many aspects of China, a country in which the bonds of the extended family have always played a large role. The population is declining dramatically, leading to a multitude of problems. Calculations suggest that the country will no longer be a nation of billions by the end of this century.
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In order to achieve the climate targets, the transport sector must not rely solely on battery-electric solutions, argues Andreas Rade, Managing Director of Policy at the VDA. In order to leverage the potential of climate-neutral fuels, the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG) must be changed.
By Markus Grabitz
The electoral success of the far-right parties was followed by fragmentation. There are now three far-right groups in the European Parliament instead of two. This weakens the political clout in Parliament. However, this does not apply to the Council.
By Corinna Visser
China is the world's largest emitter of CO2 and the largest investor in renewable energies. The huge solar and wind energy expansion in particular is shifting the balance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
René Repasi, head of the German SPD group in the European Parliament, is calling for EU funds to boost housing construction. In his position, he also explains what social democrats expect from Ursula von der Leyen for her new Commission to receive their votes.
By Markus Grabitz
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to Xi Jinping's views on education and the Party's whitewashing of history.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China's manufacturing sector was largely based on the large number of migrant workers and high US demand. However, the USA is increasingly isolating itself from China. And the Chinese manufacturing industry is threatened with decline.
By Felix Lee
In the run-up to the 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability, Minister Steffi Lemke and World Bank Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg call for joint efforts by politics, business and society to achieve a more sustainable approach to harmful chemicals.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Two months after the parliamentary elections, in which the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire won an unexpected victory, France still has no prime minister and no government. Impatience is growing in the country, as is the unpopularity of the head of state.
By Claire Stam
