Following the flood disaster in southern Germany, the debate about damage prevention begins. The lessons learned from the Ahr Valley flood in 2021 show what could help. However, the political implementation of some solutions may be difficult.
By Lisa Kuner
Table.Briefings ventures a look at the possible composition of the future Commission. Read who Emmanuel Macron or Giorgia Meloni could nominate.
By Redaktion Table
TikTok is playing a role in the European election campaign, particularly when it comes to courting first-time voters. The AfD appears to be campaigning successfully on the social network. How big is TikTok's influence on the elections? And how else can parties reach young people?
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The initiative "The Autonomous" unites industry leaders from various countries in the field of autonomous driving. It aims to create global safety standards and prove that Europe is leading here.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The controversy over China's overcapacity continues to gather pace – including mutual threats of punitive tariffs. In part, this is deliberately driven by Beijing's industrial policy. However, they are also a consequence of weak domestic demand.
By Christiane Kuehl
According to information obtained by Table.Briefings, the EU Commission is considering extending the industrial quota for green hydrogen that will apply from 2030 to hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia and methanol. Read why the CDU sees this as a threat to the location.
By Manuel Berkel
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In the Czech Republic, former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's opposition party ANO sees the vote as a test run for the next parliamentary elections, where it wants to return to power. In Slovakia, those in power are exploiting the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico for their own ends.
By Redaktion Table
Activists from the group "Hunger Until You’re Honest" have been trying for months to pressure the government with a hunger strike. One activist is now in life-threatening danger. Large parts of the climate movement are observing the protest with concern.
By Fabian Löhe
The CDU and CSU promise that the Commission will prepare an exit from the combustion engine phase-out after the election. So far, there is no indication as to whether Ursula von der Leyen has adopted this demand.
By Markus Grabitz
The “interim COP” SB60 has begun in Bonn. 6,000 delegates from around the world are working to clear as many obstacles as possible for an outcome at COP29 in Baku this November. Here are the most crucial and hotly contested topics to watch in Bonn.
By Bernhard Pötter
