The Geneva donor conference has pledged more money than expected for the reconstruction of flood-stricken Pakistan. The plans of the government and donor countries include reconstruction of infrastructure as well as political reforms like improved governance. The project is seen as a trial for regulating climate damage.
By Goswami Urmi
The World Economic Forum in Davos will once again bring together leaders of politics and big business. On the agenda are global crises and possible solutions. Amidst the climate crisis, billionaires are increasingly becoming important players – sometimes openly, sometimes discreetly, sometimes for their own benefit. We introduce the biggest donors.
By Bernhard Pötter
The new Supply Chain Act came into force at the turn of the year. Large companies will be under greater obligation to comply with human rights and environmental requirements. This primarily affects German companies that do business in and with China. But most of them are prepared.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese EV market is highly fragmented. Many manufacturers have high debts but hardly any sales. Consolidation could also benefit German manufacturers.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU Commission originally planned to present the draft on sustainable consumption of goods in July 2022. Now it is to come just under a year later. Members of Parliament and consumer advocates are concerned that implementation will be delayed – possibly even beyond the current legislative period.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU states fear they are falling behind as locations for climate-friendly technologies. Higher subsidies are supposed to be the core of the response to the US Inflation Reduction Act. But the discussed relaxation of the subsidy rules would have side effects.
By Till Hoppe
The Indo-Pacific lacks institutions for conflict resolution. At the same time, China arms itself, even beyond the navy. For the United States, rearmament measures and rhetoric actually differ, says Felix Heiduk, Asia research group leader at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Violent clashes in the region could also break out unintentionally. The interview was conducted by Gabriel Bub of Table.Media.
By Redaktion Table
The ten members of the liberal FDP parliamentary group will remain in Taiwan until Thursday. The MPs see their trip as a sign of solidarity with a democratic partner and reject any accusations of provocation.
By David Demes
The economic and geopolitical importance of undersea data cables is growing. But so far, their protection has been inadequate. More and more nations are reacting, and experts see an urgent need for action.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Greens are far from being the strongest force in the European Parliament. But when it comes to linking the federal capital with the EU capital, the party is unmatched.
By Markus Grabitz
