MPs from 24 countries met for the first time this week in Taipei for the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). Surprisingly, the host country, Taiwan, was also announced to be joining the alliance.
By David Demes
German Defense Minister Pistorius is traveling to the Indo-Pacific. His first stop is Hawaii, where he wants to send a military signal. The next stage of the German warships' journey will be trickier. China is already furious.
By Michael Radunski
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a new approach to competition policy. However, small EU states are resisting a relaxation of the rules for large mergers. But the Commission President has an important lever.
By Till Hoppe
The Altérra Fund, which the United Arab Emirates announced at COP28, is intended to facilitate urgently needed investments in the energy transition in the Global South on a large scale. The billion-euro project is now set to get underway. However, a decision in favor of a gas project is controversial.
By Christian Mihatsch
In 2024, the consumption of natural resources remains significantly above sustainable levels. The debate on a more frugal use of energy and resources is gaining importance, yet political momentum is still lacking.
By Lukas Bayer
The number of autonomous cabs is increasing rapidly in Chinese cities. What sounds like progress is also creating a whole range of new problems. Opposition is not only forming among conventional cab drivers.
By Jörn Petring
The far right has significantly increased its seats in the European Parliament. However, they were once again excluded from key positions by pro-European groups. What's new is the protest against the cordon sanitaire.
By Markus Grabitz
China's Communist Party acts quickly: Shortly after the economic plenum, the government releases vast sums of money to support the economy. Who benefits, and who doesn't?
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China also wants to build a "Higgs" machine, which would make the planned facility at CERN – at least partially – superfluous. However, experts warn against relying on this option alone.
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Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected Commission President by the centrist parties. However, the EPP will hardly refrain from using rights to push through individual legislative proposals. Disputes are foreseeable.
By Markus Grabitz
