China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Liu
The European Parliament has moved to the right since the last election. The right-wing extremists are no longer content with window-dressing – they are trying to influence legislation. But by no means in all policy areas.
By Markus Grabitz
The United Kingdom is once again aligning itself more closely with the EU when it comes to financing its increasing military spending. Both sides could sign a defense pact at a summit in London.
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The IMO states have agreed on a climate levy for international shipping. However, it is not a universal levy on every tonne emitted. According to initial analyses, less money will be collected than expected. This could also have a negative impact on international climate financing.
By Fritz Vorholz
In its NDC, Norway plans to reduce emissions by 70 to 75 percent by 2035 – but does not specify how much of this is to be achieved in Norway and how much abroad. The government continues to rely on the domestic gas and oil industry and CCS projects – and promises money for rainforests.
By Alexander Karasek
During his Southeast Asia visit, Xi Jinping wants to mobilize support against US tariffs. However, neighbors such as Vietnam primarily try to avoid a multi-front economic conflict.
By Leonardo Pape
Some researchers who leave the US because of the current situation are drawn to China. In some cases, they find the research conditions there better than in Germany. The new German government could learn from some of these aspects.
By Emily Kossak
More and more employees are being managed and evaluated by AI and algorithms. The social ministers are holding informal talks on this today. However, not everyone believes that a new law is necessary.
By Alina Leimbach
Donald Trump dreams that iPhones will soon be built in the United States. But Apple will do everything in its power to keep much of its production in China. Cost is not the main argument here.
By Jörn Petring
The Trump administration is shaking the confidence of the financial markets in US government bonds and the dollar. This presents an opportunity for the euro – it could become the global reserve currency. But only under certain conditions.
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