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NGO contracts: Working group to monitor funding allocation.

Following months of pressure from conservatives in the European Parliament, civil society organizations are to come under increased scrutiny. A newly established working group will investigate the conditions under which NGOs receive funding from the European Commission.

By Marion Bergermann

Feature

Hong Kong: Science and business lose vital data source

China Labour Bulletin, based in Hong Kong, provided academia and business with large volumes of data that offered clearer insights into internal developments in China. Now, this window is closing, as political pressure forces the NGO to shut down. The consequences are worrying. Can Europe create new alternatives?

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature

Chinese charm offensive: Rapprochement with clear limits

The Chinese leadership seeks rapprochement with the outside world, while the space for civil society within the country continues to shrink. But even in Germany, the perception of China is increasingly narrowing.

By Leonardo Pape

Heads (EN)

Andrew Methven: Mandarin in real time

With the RealTime Mandarin newsletter, Andrew Methven provides in-depth insights into China's current online debates as well as real-life Chinese lessons. The Briton once discovered his fascination for the country and language on a road trip through China.

By Redaktion Table

Klimakleber blockieren den Verkehr auf der Sonnenstraße, Protestaktion der Letzten Generation, München, 20.12.2022 Deuts
Feature

Accusations against Last Generation: Climate NGOs warn of a culture war.

The Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office has charged five climate activists from Last Generation with forming a "criminal organization." NGOs now fear a "climate of intimidation" and a "criminalization of climate activists." The new federal government must prevent climate policy from becoming a culture war.

By Lisa Kuner

Opinion

Egg fried rice, Mao and Xi

The "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about fried rice with egg, Mao and a very peculiar festival.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Prof. Dr. Kai Niebert forscht und lehrt als Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaftler an der Universität Zürich und ist Präsident des Deutschen Naturschutzrings (DNR). Er ist Mitglied des Rates für nachhaltige Entwicklung und wird als Mitglied der deutschen Delegation die Klimaverhandlungen in Dubai begleiten.
Opinion

COP28 must not be overburdened with the Middle East conflict

A massacre, a war and a debate that overshadows everything: The Middle East conflict not only affects global relations, but also jeopardizes discussions on the climate crisis at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai. The battle for moral authority becomes a serious threat to the urgently needed progress in climate diplomacy.

By Redaktion Table