The EU not only needs a military "Zeitenwende", but also a consistent move toward a decentralized, regenerative energy supply. This will help protect the climate and its own security and peace regime.
By Redaktion Table
An unintended ignition spark could trigger the next major global crisis. Considering the tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea and Ukraine, there is no shortage of potential triggers for matters of concern.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, is expected in Brussels. He is following the invitation of MEP Charlie Weimer (ECR), who will use the occasion to give a speech in the European Parliament. Iranian exiles in Europe are far from pleased with Pahlavi's visit.
By Claire Stam
Budgetary discipline is central to the stability of the euro and the financial and macroeconomic stability of the EU. The EU Commission's draft for reforming the EU's economic governance framework should actually be a coherent set of rules for this. However, the Commission's new proposals unfortunately fall well short of expectations.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today, we take a look at the case of Hu Xinyu, a high school student whose death sparked intense online discussions.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Europe's dependence on just a few suppliers to extract and process critical raw materials threatens our prosperity. If the mistakes made in the procurement of natural gas are not to be repeated, now is the time to act, write Veronika Grimm and Christina von Rüden. They look at the planned draft for an EU Critical Raw Materials Act.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Growth last year was significantly lower than expected. But the government still has plenty of scopes to boost the economy through higher spending. A six percent increase is quite possible this year.
By Experts Table.Briefings
To date, ecocide is not recognized in European law. However, the idea of an environmental crime is not new; the UN was already discussing it in the 1960s. One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Green MEP Marie Toussaint is campaigning to get the issue back on the table of EU decision-makers. An interview.
By Claire Stam
Money is tight; the Bundeswehr needs investment – not only in new weapons but also in wind power and photovoltaic systems. Shortly before the Munich Security Conference, it is clear that a decentralized, climate-friendly energy supply would increase the security of the troops.
By Redaktion Table
What has long been discussed in the scientific community should be urgently incorporated into artificial intelligence legislation: The AI Act should use humans to monitor AI only when effective, Johannes Walter explains in his position.
By Experts Table.Briefings
