Before the European elections, Table.Media regularly publishes an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next European Parliament. This time, it appears that the right is gaining strength. In mathematical terms, a center-right alliance of the EPP, the ECR and the liberal RE could win an absolute majority.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Air travel is the privilege of a minority. Although a majority in Germany and other countries support limiting air traffic for the sake of the climate, politicians have so far failed to implement viable proposals. In times of climate crisis, this is hard to comprehend.
By Redaktion Table
Social science research on China must reflect critically on its methodological work and the social context in which it is cast in China. But with the general accusation of no longer possessing any autonomous agency and bowing to Beijing, critics are harming science. They cater to widely prevalent fears among the public.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Yan Mingfu and his father Yan Baohang are the protagonists of a bizarre Chinese century saga. Both Yans served the Great Chairman Mao, the father as a super spy, and the son as chief interpreter. Today, their legacy is swept under the carpet by Xi Jinping's government. Yet Yan Mingfu's memoirs are considered a "treasure trove of historical truth."
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The German Foreign Office's East Asia Concept from 2002 coincides in many ways with the German government's new China strategy. Back then, the world was different. This is another reason why it is worth looking at the document: It can show us why political resolutions must be sustainably implemented.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The entire EU bubble is still digesting the vote on the text for nature restoration that took place last Wednesday. For many, the debate surrounding the Nature Restoration Law represents a turning point in how politics is conducted in the EU. The question now is, what comes next?
By Claire Stam
Climate science shows: The 1.5-degree target can still be met. To stop fighting for it would be tantamount to giving big emitters carte blanche – and would fail all people who live in places that lack resources and opportunities to adapt to a warming world.
By Redaktion Table
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on the Nature Restoration Act. In the Environment Committee, the project recently failed to find a majority. But it's not too late, writes Raphael Weyland, NABU's Brussels office manager. He accuses the opponents of the law of obfuscation and false statements.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The strong growth rebound that was widely expected to follow the end of China's zero-COVID policy has yet to materialize. This is both less surprising and easier to understand than many observers seem to think. The EV industry, in particular, is receiving high subsidies at the moment.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Rarely has a legislative proposal provoked such sharp conflict in Brussels as the one to restore nature. Shortly before the vote in the plenum, the signs continue to point to confrontation. But the Renew Group believes it has found a way to save the law.
By Claire Stam
