How will NATO address Ukraine's demand for swift membership? This is also a matter of concern for the defense ministers of the alliance during their preparatory meeting in Brussels. However, the membership question is not the only unresolved issue ahead of the summit in Vilnius.
By Stephan Israel
The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
Brazil's President Lula da Silva has promised great strides in protecting forests and the climate. A first assessment is carefully positive. But the resistance in parliament and to implementing the measures is powerful.
By Daniela Chiaretti
The debates about a global target for the expansion of renewables are taking shape. COP28 President Al Jaber and the EU Commission are already in agreement: A decision to triple capacities by 2030 is supposed to be made in Dubai. NGOs and think tanks are calling for more ambitious targets.
By Nico Beckert
The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
Six months later than announced, the Federal Government has adopted its National Security Strategy. The document titled "Integrated Security for Germany" aims to provide answers to global risks. In its stance towards China, it remains vague.
By Thomas Wiegold
Xi Jinping turns 70 years old this Thursday. He has been leading the People's Republic for more than a decade. His tenure would normally come to an end now. However, he continues. This raises several questions: Why doesn't Xi want to retire? Or perhaps he can't retire at all?
By Michael Radunski
The EU member states today received a new compromise proposal from the Commission on the 11th sanctions package. Sanctions against third countries that serve as hubs for circumvention deals with Russia are to be possible only as a last resort. This also takes account of German concerns.
By Till Hoppe
Gerhard Conrad, former chief of the management staff of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), argues for an interdepartmental analysis staff docked with the Federal Security Council to increase coordination between military and civilian decision-makers. Markus Bickel spoke with him.
By Markus Bickel
In the dispute over the nature conservation package, Green Deal Commissioner Timmermans threatened the EU Parliament with a counter-blockade: he would withdraw the proposals for a recast of the EU genetic engineering law if no agreement was reached on the issue of pesticides. Environmental and consumer protectionists now fear deterioration on both sides.
By Timo Landenberger
