The climate movement sees the suspension of new LNG projects in the United States as a sign that the "transition away from fossil fuels" agreed at COP28 is in progress. However, the global plans for the expansion of oil and gas look different. Even countries that show ambitious climate policies intend to expand fossil fuels.
By Bernhard Pötter
Diplomats from around the world are currently courting political leaders in Africa. Europe, as well as Germany, are at risk of falling behind. There are numerous reasons to formulate a European Africa policy.
By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Will Hungary's prime minister give up blocking economic and financial aid for Ukraine? Also up for discussion at the special summit is that the EU will only fulfill its ammunition pledge to Kyiv by the end of the year.
By Till Hoppe
Hong Kong's leadership finally wants its own security law. The consultation paper is vaguely formulated and gives the government leeway to even target foreign critics. The city's religious freedom has never been more endangered.
By Fabian Peltsch
Donald Trump's team has very clear ideas about climate and energy policy for a second term in office: expanding fossil fuels, reversing IRA investments, less power for the federal government and authorities, legal attacks on climate action. However, the trend towards decarbonization continues.
By Redaktion Table
In collaboration with GTAI, China.Table regularly presents an evaluation of projects along the New Silk Road. In 2023, the focus of newly made investments shifted to Central and Southeast Asia. Two major investments are heading to Russia.
By Felix Lee
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This also jeopardizes the expansion targets for renewable energies in Europe. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Lukas Knigge
The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.
By Till Hoppe
China's corporations increasingly focus on multi-million sponsorship deals for major sporting events. This is because even the brands of global market leaders are largely unknown to European consumers. Something they aim to change.
By Christiane Kuehl
Around 150 billion euros are to be invested in Africa by 2027 under the EU initiative. The continent thus remains a clear focus of Global Gateway, as a new GTAI report on the lighthouse projects of the New Silk Road competitor shows.
By Arne Schütte
