At the first Green Social Summit in Madrid, Europe's Greens want to show that they are not only capable of climate action, but can also handle social issues. Combining the two areas is still not a matter of course.
By Claire Stam
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article looks at two viral hits from China's otherwise short-lived pop scene. Expressions of opinion are strictly censored in China, and that also applies to song lyrics. Nevertheless, artists still occasionally manage to strike a chord. Pop singer Ren picks up on a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in a new song.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The supposed danger of a massive climate-related refugee crisis distracts from the real challenges: EU member states need to prepare for increasing intra-European climate migration – but so far they still seem very careless. At the same time, Europe needs to better support its partner countries in the Global South on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
By Redaktion Table
Christian Democrat MEP Christian Ehler wants to bring about an EU regulation on academic freedom via a motion for a resolution. At the beginning of the legislative period, Commission President von der Leyen had held out the prospect of such a project.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Many Chinese officials earn an "unofficial" income. This can be determined with the help of data on real estate purchases and income. On average, the higher an official's rank, the higher their income, even in relation to their official salary. High-ranking officials sometimes earn many times their salary in this way, i.e., through corruption. And the proportion of officials with "unofficial" income increases with rank.
By Experts Table.Briefings
France's missteps in West Africa demonstrate that Europe can only succeed in Africa collectively. France and Germany should take the lead in developing joint projects. A new model for special economic zones could be one such project.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The debate surrounding the controversial Xinjiang opinion piece by two China scholars sheds light on the problems of German sinology. However, on the way to more credibility, it should not lose itself in infighting, but tackle challenges constructively. After all, China expertise is currently in higher demand than ever in politics and the media.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Next week, the Parliament and the Council will meet to negotiate the proposal to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. It marks a race against time because the EU aims to present a text in just a few weeks for COP28 in Dubai.
By Claire Stam
Deng Xiaoping, China's state and party leader from 1979 to 1997, was the only Chinese leader to admit mistakes publicly. Xi Jinping has never done so. But shortly before the Third Plenum, where the leadership sets the future course, it would be imperative to do so. It is the only way to pull the economy out of the pit of stagnation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Hardly anyone in Brussels still expects the EU Commission to present the framework for a sustainable food system before the end of this legislative term. This is probably due to the election campaign, but puts the food sovereignty of future generations at risk, says Elisa Kollenda of WWF.
By Experts Table.Briefings
