After the debate is before the debate: The next stake by a Chinese investor in Germany already sparks debates. According to reports, the government wants to approve the acquisition of a factory owned by Dortmund chip manufacturer Elmos. Since the Ukraine invasion and Cosco's entry, deals that previously would have flown under the radar are now attracting public interest.
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The Chinese authorities operate illegal police stations around the world. The primary aim is to persuade criminals to return home. But even regime critics are put under massive pressure by security forces – including in Germany, where the police have so far watched on powerlessly.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine continues to have a severe impact on global food supplies. After the situation was recently mitigated, it now threatens to worsen again. Among them, the continuation of the naval blockade.
By Timo Landenberger
Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.
By Markus Grabitz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.
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The outcome of the election in Brazil will play a decisive role in global climate protection. If the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro wins, scientists fear the irreversible destruction of the Amazon rainforest. But challenger Luis Inácio Lula da Silva will also have his hands full when it comes to forest protection. And even though the climate issue is "a priority" for him, Lula is also betting on more Brazilian oil.
By Daniela Chiaretti
China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.
By Nico Beckert
The Chinese Special Administrative Region abolished mandatory Covid quarantine upon arrival. Hong Kong's citizens, who were unable to travel for a long time, are happy about the opening. The business community celebrates the decision, but also calls for the abolition of other restrictions.
By Redaktion Table
Against all odds, Scholz pushed through the port deal with Cosco in Hamburg. This cost him significant political capital in the governing coalition and the federal states. He even angered the city's sinologists, who are usually rather reserved on political issues. Meanwhile, business representatives warn against "China-bashing".
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The energy ministers plan to adopt the emergency package for the energy crisis on Nov. 24. For the next few years, they want to spare residential buildings from stricter renovation obligations to a great extent.
By Manuel Berkel
