For the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia is withdrawing from an important environmental agreement. This could result in the loss of significant carbon sinks. The withdrawal could also set a precedent for other countries.
By Angelina Davydova
States have an obligation to protect the climate as ambitiously as possible, and if they fail to do so, they can be held accountable: This was decided by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in an advisory opinion.
By Alexandra Endres
In the Ukrainian capital, critics are demonstrating against changes to the country's anti-corruption authorities. The protests are unlikely to significantly weaken the president. However, three and a half years after the start of the war, this shows a new political reality.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Exports to China are plummeting, while imports are soaring despite falling prices. Behind this are China’s producer price deflation, industrial overcapacity and a deliberately undervalued currency.
By Julia Fiedler
Clean, punctual, fast – China’s high-speed rail network is impressive. But observers warn the building boom may have gone too far.
By Jörn Petring
Airbus would rather work on networking its own systems via Combat Cloud than on the Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS. The prestigious European project is in jeopardy and experts are warning against national solo efforts.
By Nana Brink
Germany has much more money available for defense. This is also attracting companies from abroad. Israeli start-ups are advertising their battle-tested products.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The European Commission has not yet made a decision to propose binding quotas for zero-emission vehicles in company car fleets. The upcoming proposal might only recommend such quotas.
By Markus Grabitz
China is building the world's largest hydroelectric power plant in Tibet. The mega dam is being presented as a "green project" for climate action. India and Bangladesh are concerned.
By Andreas Landwehr
A man pretends to be a woman online and secretly films his sexual encounters with ordinary citizens: The widely discussed scandal surrounding "Sister Hong" shines a spotlight on sexual morality, online safety, and the hidden world of sex work in modern China.
By Fabian Peltsch
