On April 24, it will have been exactly one year since Emmanuel Macron was re-elected. The passing of the pension reform law without parliamentary approval has increased unrest in France. The question arises regarding the constitutional limits of French institutions.
By Claire Stam
Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's piece is about a group suicide that has sparked great shock on social media. Many Chinese can relate to their anguish.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Over the past three decades, Beijing's growth targets have become a self-fulfilling prophecy. However, an unfavorable external environment should be a reason for China to look beyond growth.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Since the adoption of the new agreement between Belgrade and Pristina at the end of February, the success of the intensified diplomatic initiative of the EU and the US to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina has been unclear. Even the verbal agreement on the implementation annex on March 18 could not change this, writes Marina Vulović of the SWP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The next plenary session in Strasbourg begins on Monday. The basic pillars of the Fit for 55 package will be put to the parliamentarians for a vote on Tuesday. No big bangs are expected, which means it is time for a look at the oval ball that has invaded the corridors of the Parliament.
By Claire Stam
From the beacon of hope for reform in the People's Republic right into Xi's inner circle – the multi-faceted Chinese politician Pan Yue looks back on a remarkable career path. His appointment gives an idea of how China will deal with national minorities in the future.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At least half of all greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the extraction and processing of resources. Circular economy can limit consumption – a decisive but often overlooked lever in climate action and nature protection. At their meeting in Japan, the G7 environment ministers are working to change that.
By Redaktion Table
At least half of all greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the extraction and processing of resources. A circular economy can limit consumption – a decisive but often overlooked lever in climate action and nature protection. At their meeting in Japan, the G7 environment ministers are working to change that.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Next year, Belgium will take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Council Presidency not only coincides with the European elections – but also with elections in its own country. It is already evident in the EU's climate dossiers that Belgian national politics are anything but harmonious.
By Claire Stam
