The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are to be better able to respond to the climate crisis and other challenges in the future. But how their reform is supposed to look in practice is disputed. An overview of the proposals:
By Bernhard Pötter
The leadership and state media in China are keeping a conspicuous low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and the European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. Despite the Commission President's critical stance, Beijing wants to show understanding – after all, Washington has a firm grip on the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Without the use of new, digital technologies, the EU's sustainability goals in agriculture will be virtually impossible to achieve, say experts. But the changeover is complex, expensive and needs the right political framework – this calls for action in Brussels and Berlin.
By Timo Landenberger
The World Bank announces big green plans: Ending fossil fuel financing, new reporting methods for the transition, more money for the climate and "Paris compliance" for its own business. But critics find transparency lacking and question the departure from fossil energy.
By Alexandra Endres
China is catching up with industrialized countries in terms of technology. According to a study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, China outperforms the EU countries in 37 out of 44 of the most important areas. Accordingly, Xi can face the Europeans with confidence.
By Frank Sieren
The meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy initially went off without any military show of force by China. Although marked as an unofficial visit, Taiwan's president made it clear in California that she perfectly mastered the balancing act between the rival great powers at the end of her term.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese leadership and state media are keeping a conspicuous verbal low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and his European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. They are downright eager to show understanding for the Europeans – surprising after the EU Commission Chief's critical keynote speech. Commentators and social media, meanwhile, are ranting about the guests.
By Jörn Petring
Trucks with hydrogen fuel cells currently achieve ranges of up to 400 kilometers. In order to achieve the 1000 kilometers required for long-distance transport, the energy density of the hydrogen must increase. The study by the E-Mobil agency of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg looks at three scenarios.
By Markus Grabitz
French member of parliament, Dominique Potier, helped to initiate Europe's first supply chain law. Interviewed by Charlotte Wirth, he criticizes the German law and the draft European directive for imposing too detailed requirements on companies – and thus setting the wrong incentives.
By Charlotte Wirth
Cars can hardly be built in China without human rights violations. Western manufacturers are also directly affected. A study from Great Britain shows which manufacturers have vehicle parts in their supply chains that were produced through forced labor or by inmates of internment and re-education camps.
By Christian Domke Seidel
