International shipping is one of the biggest polluters. In order for the industry to get on the 1.5-degree path, concrete emission reduction targets are needed – as early as 2030 and 2040, as Anaïs Rios writes in this Opinion. Germany must lobby for this in the EU.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine puts Europe's openness, diversity, freedom, solidarity and ownership to the test. In the debate on how to deal with Russian citizens and Russian culture, the EU should not fall into black-and-white rhetoric. Instead, it must emphasize its pluralistic culture, write André Wilkens and Paweł Zerka in their position paper.
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The battle over access to industrial raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite has started. They are particularly vital for the expansion of renewable energy sources. But the major economic blocs are controlling their trade ever more tightly.
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SPD MEP Maria Noichl is outraged by the EPP's blockade of EU nature conservation policy. In today's Opinion, she accuses Manfred Weber and his party friends of putting the brakes on numerous progress issues.
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The debate about looted art places art collections from other countries under suspicion. But the effort it takes to track down a propagated moral injustice that is inaccurately associated with the colonial exploitation of China is absurd and unproductive.
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How does the People's Republic choose its relations with other countries – and explains to its people with whom it maintains what partnerships? In the days of the East-West conflict, this was easy. China maintained relations with the socialist camp. Today we are seeing a plethora of partnerships – with complicated designations.
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He became one of the leading experts on agricultural issues in the European Parliament. Now, Éric Andrieu (S D), an MEP from the south of France, has decided to "turn over a new leaf". The politician, who represents the Grand Sud-Ouest constituency in France, will no longer run in the European elections.
By Claire Stam
Angela Merkel traditionally used the Petersberg Climate Dialogue for strong announcements. Olaf Scholz, on the other hand, has so far eroded Germany's climate policy credibility with his policies. Petersberg now offers him the opportunity to make amends.
By Redaktion Table
The US cannot afford a real conflict with China. By importing a lot from Asia, they keep prices low and compensate for their own inadequate savings performance. Suspicions of bad intentions should not lead to economic missteps.
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The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act lacks a clear vision. The deadlines and also the execution are implausible, says André Loesekrug-Pietri. In this opinion, the Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) lists three pillars that would make it work.
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