Due to the continuing high prices and food shortages on the global market, the debate about the supply of fertilizers is not slowing down. The EU Parliament is demanding far-reaching measures from the Commission. Environmentalists warn that climate targets could be jeopardized.
By Timo Landenberger
From Beijing's point of view, the significance of the Chinese Global Security Initiative and its 12 points on the Ukraine war is that it brings together the interests of a world majority. China sees itself as the spokesman for the many countries that do not want to support either Russia or the USA.
By Frank Sieren
China's peace paper for Ukraine is causing disappointment in the West. Sinologist Marina Rudyak explains the motives behind the paper in an interview with Michael Radunski. China would certainly try to exert a moderating influence on Russia. If the West is clever, it can still make it a success.
By Redaktion Table
China has presented its peace initiative for Ukraine. In it, Beijing calls for an end to the fighting – but ignores the biggest hurdle for a ceasefire.
By Michael Radunski
The German government, the USA, the EU and NATO see little potential for a true path towards peace in the paper presented on Friday.
By Redaktion Table
The goal is clear: The communications infrastructure in Europe must now be prepared for the applications of the future. To this end, Commissioner Breton has presented the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and a recommendation and initiated a consultation process. There is already criticism.
By Corinna Visser
A year of war in Ukraine has destroyed the country's nature. Ruslan Hrechanyk, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, talks in an interview with Claire Stam about the ecological consequences of the war, financial burdens and legal consequences.
By Claire Stam
Despite strict Covid policies, China's activities in the Belt and Road Initiative 2022 have continued to grow. According to Germany Trade and Invest, Russia in particular has stood out – as a supplier of cheap oil and gas.
By Felix Lee
Russia's war against Ukraine began one year ago – China has been walking a fine line ever since. Xi does not want to become an outsider by staying too close to Putin, but he also wants to keep Russia as a strong counterweight to the West. The main concern now is the potential instability in the neighboring country.
By Michael Radunski
Never before has the West imposed such comprehensive sanctions on a country as on Russia – and yet the regime has major loopholes. The EU and its allies now want to focus more on the military sector and increase pressure on states and companies that undermine the punitive measures.
By Till Hoppe
