Jens Eskelund has been the new president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for a few weeks. In an interview with Christiane Kuehl, he explains what is currently on the Chamber's mind, how companies are dealing with the economic uncertainty – and how de-risking can work.
By Christiane Kuehl
With the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to put the financial issue at the top of the agenda in climate protection. The topics of the summit: reform of the Bretton Woods system, more money from private investors and alignment of financial flows with the Paris Agreement. The front row of global politics and many African heads of government meet in Paris.
By Claire Stam
In many regions of Germany, water is becoming scarce. Lower Saxony has already declared the highest drought warning level 5. New breeds, better soil protection and water management are to adapt agriculture to climate change.
By Carsten Hübner
In a referendum, Switzerland adopted the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. The success was made possible by pressure from society and subsidies instead of higher burdens on consumers. Now suitable measures are still missing.
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Although the Chinese government is once again focusing on economic growth, the sentiment among European companies on the ground is still worse than last year. However, there is hope for normalization in the course of the year.
By Frank Sieren
Jens Eskelund has been the new president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for a few weeks. In an interview with Christiane Kuehl, he explains what is currently on the Chamber's mind, how companies are dealing with the economic uncertainty – and how de-risking can work.
By Redaktion Table
With the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to put the financial issue at the top of the agenda in climate protection. The topics of the summit: reform of the Bretton Woods system, more money from private investors and alignment of financial flows with the Paris Agreement. The front row of global politics and many African heads of government meet in Paris.
By Claire Stam
The Environment Council has agreed on a general approach to the proposal for a Nature Restoration Law. However, the adoption of a compromise in the European Parliament on the now highly political text remains uncertain – because the EPP wants to continue rejecting the text.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to spark controversy among the member states.
By Amelie Richter
Between the world's second and fourth largest economies, the main issue is business relations. That is why government consultations are traditionally followed by an economic forum. Premier Li turned it into an advertising show for his country.
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