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EU summit: Why nervousness is rising in Brussels

In addition to the distribution of top posts, the EU summit today and tomorrow will also focus on the strategic agenda, options for strengthening the defense industry and the situation in the Middle East. However, the course of a summit is rarely as open as it is now.

By Stephan Israel

G20: What a global billionaire tax could look like

Brazil's proposal for a global billionaire tax is gaining support. On behalf of the Brazilian government, economist Gabriel Zucman has now made an initial proposal as to what the tax could look like in practice. Although there are still some obstacles to overcome, Zucman is optimistic. However, it is still unclear how high the climate benefit would be.

By Nico Beckert

The key players of the climate scene – think tanks

Get to know the "Top of the Table": 100 key minds of the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from the think tanks.

By Lukas Bayer

Wind-Industrie China Rotorenblätter

Wind power: How Chinese manufacturers pressure Western competitors

Following Robert Habeck's trip to China, there appear to be signs of easing in the dispute over electric vehicle tariffs between the EU and China. However, China's overcapacity in the wind power industry could soon spark new conflicts. Chinese manufacturers are aggressively entering the global market and could exploit the crisis facing Western manufacturers.

By Nico Beckert