With a lot of money, the EU wants to discourage people in need from seeking a better life in Europe. Third countries are supposed to dissuade them from making the journey. But this migration policy carries high risks – also for the EU itself.
By Viktor Funk
The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains declares war on large-scale deforestation for the cultivation of certain products. But the strict requirements could block smallholders' access to the European market, as the example from the Democratic Republic of Congo shows.
By Redaktion Table
In the race for future technologies, access to raw materials like lithium, manganese or cobalt is crucial for competitors. While Europe is focusing on sustainability with a supply chain law, China is foregoing minimum social or green standards for extraction.
By Redaktion Table
China's new security concept, the Global Security Initiative (GSI), envisages new ground rules for a world order that is not based on the principle of the strongest. The concept may not be taken seriously by the West, but there is interest in the Global South and other emerging countries.
By Frank Sieren
