The German government cannot name any concrete successes in building up expertise in China. This is a fatal signal, especially for the topic of research security. There is a huge need for orientation in the science sector.
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Japan has presented its energy plans and its new Nationally Determined Contributions. Experts say the CO2 reduction falls far short of what is necessary. Renewables and nuclear power are to be greatly expanded. Instead of declining electricity consumption, demand is now forecast to rise due to industrial production and data centers.
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The climate and the environment hardly played a role in the German election season. That is why the climate movement is fighting for more visibility – but also against a possible right-wing shift with regressive climate policy.
By Lisa Kuner
The Commission is urging European gas companies to conclude long-term supply contracts for gas, thereby contradicting its climate targets. It even wants to provide more support for terminals in producing countries. What experts criticize about this.
By Manuel Berkel
The USA wants to revoke China's PNTR status – a step that could massively shake up global trade. Business associations warn that this could also have dramatic consequences for German companies.
By Marcel Grzanna
Four archives are supposed to preserve the "seeds of Chinese culture." In this way, Xi Jinping pushes forward the unification of classical and Marxist cultures. The Communist Party presents itself as the rightful guardian of tradition – and uses historiography as an instrument of political power.
By Redaktion Table
For years, the arguably most famous Chinese tech company has had virtually nothing but bad news. But thanks to its AI capabilities, the company is now making a comeback.
By Jörn Petring
According to Keir Starmer, the UK is prepared to take a leading role in a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, however, criticizes the discussion as premature and sets conditions. Anyone expecting unity after Emmanuel Macron's micro summit was disappointed.
By Stephan Israel
Member states are reacting cautiously to Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to boost defense spending by using the escape clause of the EU debt rules. According to diplomats, there is still no concrete Commission proposal.
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Renewables, wind turbines, nuclear power: For populist parties such as the AfD, it is currently particularly worthwhile spreading misinformation about energy and climate policy. But conservative democratic parties are also using distorted representations in their election campaigns. Experts have tips on how to counter this.
By Alexandra Endres
