At the last minute, EU energy ministers in Luxembourg agreed on a common position on reforming the electricity market. However, it has not yet been clarified to what extent France can subsidize the price of electricity for its industry thanks to its old nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
Poland is on the verge of a change of power: The Alliance of Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition, the Third Way and the Left has a majority in the next Sejm and can replace the PiS government. In an interview with Markus Grabitz, Polish MEP and publicist Róża Maria Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein (Renew) explains what needs to change in Poland's EU policy with the change of government.
By Markus Grabitz
Vladimir Putin is the guest of honor at the anniversary summit of the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing, even though an international warrant is out for his arrest for war crimes. That says a lot about Putin and the state of the New Silk Road. And about China under Xi Jinping.
By Michael Radunski
The EU ministers finalized their negotiation mandate for the UN Climate Conference in Dubai at the end of November on late Monday evening. The role of CCS is significantly restricted. However, the EU countries declined a heightened climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
Late Monday evening, the EU ministers defined their negotiating mandate for the UN climate conference in Dubai at the end of November. The role of CCS will be significantly restricted. However, the EU countries rejected a higher climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
At their annual meeting, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund agreed on reforms for more climate action: New visions, easier lending, voluntary contributions from states and private individuals. But for the time being, the necessary capital and more say for developing and emerging countries are not forthcoming.
By Bernhard Pötter
The West's share of the global economy has been declining for more than 70 years. Conversely, the role of China and the other BRICS countries is growing in importance. The figures are the reason why the BRICS are becoming more and more self-confident in the world.
By Frank Sieren
In the spring, the EU Commission announced its intention to reduce the reporting obligations for companies by a quarter, and now the authority is presenting concrete proposals. However, two important dossiers are missing from the new work program.
By Claire Stam
Politicians from Berlin and Brussels reacted with relief to the possible change of power in Poland, even though the final results are yet to be announced. And PiS leader Kaczyński could still try to rally a majority behind him after all.
By Redaktion Table
At the Lavrov-Wang meeting, China and Russia presented themselves as responsible superpowers working toward peace in the Middle East. They believe that only the USA is to blame for the conflicts there. Russia followed China's lead on the import ban on Japanese fish products. Meanwhile, tension is growing ahead of Putin's visit to Beijing.
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