For the first time, Germany has arrested an employee of a Chinese secret agency. Jian G., who worked for the AfD Member of the European Parliament Maximilian Krah, had already come under suspicion several months ago.
By Marcel Grzanna
MEPs will be elected in the European elections in June, but the poker game for high-ranking Commission jobs has long since begun. The Italian head of government Meloni in particular seems to be studying her hand carefully.
By Redaktion Table
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) advocates for CO2 compensations based on scientific standards. Within the initiative, there is now a conflict: Representatives of market mechanisms are clashing with defenders of scientific integrity.
By Redaktion Table
In 2021/22, a record 1.3 trillion dollars was invested worldwide in combating the climate crisis. At the World Bank meeting, countries pledged more money for the protection of common goods. German Climate Envoy Jennifer Morgan also emphasized the responsibility of wealthy emerging countries to contribute financially.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Digital Services Act is already here – but the accompanying German law is not. It is due to pass the Bundesrat on Friday. The Federal Network Agency is waiting for it to come into force.
By Falk Steiner
Get to know the "Top of the Table": The 100 key players on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important administration personalities. Click here for the overview.
By Redaktion Table
The European Court of Auditors sees a lack of progress in the decarbonization of cars. The ramp-up of electric vehicles is taking a long time, the charging infrastructure is not evenly developed and China dominates battery production.
By Markus Grabitz
Contaminated food was supposedly responsible for positive doping samples from the Chinese swimming team. The World Anti-Doping Agency WADA believes the Chinese claims. Former sports doctor Xue Yinxian believes it is a lie.
By Marcel Grzanna
Only the big players survive in China's automotive market. Xpeng wants to push into this group and aims to increase sales in the EU. The manufacturer wants to impress with new models at Thursday's Beijing Motor Show.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU Parliament's last week of sessions before the European elections in June starts on Monday. Several last-minute laws are set to be passed. We provide an overview of the dossiers that will be voted on in Strasbourg this week.
By Redaktion Table
