China is willing to take part in potential peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, according to EU diplomatic circles. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently opposed China serving as a security guarantor in the event of a cease-fire.
By Ning Wang
China sei laut EU-Diplomatenkreise zu einer Beteiligung an möglichen Friedenstruppen in der Ukraine bereit. Wolodymyr Selenskyj hatte sich zuletzt gegen China als Sicherheitsgarant im Falle eines Waffenstillstands ausgesprochen.
By Ning Wang
China does not consider itself bound by the jurisdiction of international organizations. By establishing an alternative institution, political influence is intended to override existing legal principles.
By Marcel Grzanna
Given massive cutbacks, especially in the USA, the ailing development cooperation needs to be revamped, says Tjark M. Egenhoff. France and Germany could lead the way in this regard.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On Thursday, the EU Commission took a further step towards implementing the UN Convention on the High Seas. Biodiversity in the oceans is to be better protected.
By Nicolas Heronymus
André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has been nominated by Brazil as President of the next climate conference (COP30). The career diplomat has 25 years of negotiating experience and is well-connected. At COP30, he has the enormous task of involving the USA despite Trump and finding new approaches to the problematic issue of climate financing.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Negotiation observers see an opportunity in the failure of the negotiations for a global agreement against plastic waste in Busan. To achieve this, the countries that want an ambitious agreement would have to increase the pressure on the blocking countries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
In Saudi Arabia, the COP16 to combat desertification is looking for rules and funding to save the soil – USD 2.6 trillion are needed by 2030. The loss of soil fertility is also a problem in Europe, which is being exacerbated by climate change.
By Lisa Kuner
Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
As climate change progresses, so does the need for cooling solutions. A recent report calls for sustainable solutions. This requires funding, especially in developing countries.
By Lisa Kuner
