Raising taxes on the rich would punish prosperity without saving the climate. On the other hand, emissions trading plus climate money is effective, efficient and social at the same time – and therefore ideal for the green transformation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Peter Ludlow has been observing European Council meetings for more than 20 years. In his comments on the latest meeting, he sees the conditions for a major step forward in shaping the Union.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China subsidizes numerous sectors much more intensively than other countries. However, the EU cannot simply make all imports more expensive with tariffs – that would have major disadvantages. However, there are still several other options.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our China Perspective is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about the staged exchange between Chancellor Scholz and Beijing students: Nothing was left to chance here.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings regularly publishes an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Six weeks before the election, polls suggest that the EPP is no longer in contention for first place.
By Markus Grabitz
Dominik Rehse, Sebastian Valet and Johannes Walter, junior researchers at ZEW Mannheim, explain how tests for generative AI models need to be designed for effective control. Economic considerations also play a role.
By Corinna Visser
Whether it's recycled steel, cement or plastic, the circular economy has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the industry, says Sabine Nallinger. More and more companies are therefore looking to invest, but according to the board member of the Foundation for Climate Economy, reliable regulatory frameworks are lacking.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China currently does not seem to be at the center of attention as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to escalate. It is not just our lack of attention pushing China into the background. China is making us think that it has withdrawn somewhat from world affairs in general. Why is that?
By Amelie Richter
In order to counter the dominance of the big tech companies, it is not enough to contain them through sensible regulation, says Hannes Ullrich from DIW Berlin. The Commission must also massively promote innovation and research.
By Corinna Visser
In his time, Mao was paid a symbolic monthly salary of 400 yuan. Today, his memorabilia is worth millions of yuan. It is difficult to imagine what the Great Chairman would say about the cult surrounding the Cultural Revolution.
By Carolyn Braun
