Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai has been awaiting his verdict for over 140 days of hearings. He faces a life sentence for alleged violations of the security law. However, the US is now giving him hope.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, robotics expert Wolfram Burgard gained first-hand experience of the hype surrounding humanoid robots. In this interview, he discusses the opportunities and risks associated with this technology and the political dimension of Sino-German cooperation.
By Fabian Peltsch
At just 12 years old, Yu Zidi made history at the World Aquatics Championships, becoming the youngest medalist ever. While fans and colleagues celebrate her talent, experts warn of the dangers such young elite athletes are exposed to.
By Amelie Richter
Having accused the Panamanian government of relinquishing control of the canal to China, US President Donald Trump wants the Canal back. The first marines have already returned to the bases they abandoned in 1999.
By Andrzej Rybak
Because the German government has still not organized the departure of around 2,000 Afghans waiting in Pakistan, Islamabad is deporting more and more people – also as a way to exert political pressure.
By Gabriel Bub
The Interior Ministry’s timeline for the national capabilities profile depends on a complex risk analysis. NATO has begun requesting specific capability data.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
While Trump wants to talk to Putin about peace in Ukraine, the EU Member States want to keep the pressure on Moscow high. The Commission is hoping that votes on the next sanctions package can be held soon.
By Redaktion Table
Four years after the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, the FDP-affiliated Friedrich Naumann Foundation is calling on the international community to take steps to codify gender apartheid in international law.
By Gabriel Bub
With the introduction of the Emissions Trading Directive, the EU has shown courage, write the authors of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). For its continued success, social measures will be decisive.
By Daniel Klingenfeld, Christoph Kühleis, Juliane Steegmann and Jan Weiß
