In her speech in Davos, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of trade policy partnerships with other countries. Meanwhile, Donald Trump attacks the global minimum tax and threatens its implementation in Europe.
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Around 95 million people in China suffer from depression, and younger people are particularly at risk. Mental health has recently been discussed more openly online – but many social taboos remain.
By Redaktion Table
The possibility of Chinese investors taking over struggling VW plants is causing a stir in Germany. China does not have the best reputation when it comes to workers' rights. German trade unions and works councils, however, value Chinese investors.
By Christian Domke Seidel
For the second time since 2017, US President Donald Trump is withdrawing his country's membership in the Paris Agreement. This means the USA loses its voting rights, influence, and seat on important climate committees. The rules for fossil fuels in the largest CO2 emitter are becoming looser, and it is questionable whether more gas and oil will be produced.
By Bernhard Pötter
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock feels encouraged to show China its limits more clearly in the future. She sees the German government's China strategy as a marathon, not a sprint. But after the collapse of the government coalition, the question is: Who will run the marathon?
By Angela Köckritz
The German government's China strategy calls for de-risking, but companies want to continue to take advantage of the opportunities of the Chinese market. We asked several experts if Germany's one-and-a-half-year-old document is still appropriate.
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All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are. Today: The Union's call for heating with "green oil."
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU Commission is planning to present a steel action plan in the first half of 2025. Industry and politicians are calling for the Commission to take stronger and faster action against dumping steel from China and potential tariffs from the USA.
By Alex Veit
At their closed meeting, the leading Christian Democrats are calling for projects such as the Supply Chain Directive and CSRD to be postponed. They aim to relieve the sluggish economy of reporting obligations.
By Till Hoppe
Donald Trump will be sworn in as POTUS on Monday. The Europeans are largely in the dark as to what his first steps will be. And yet they are trying to brace themselves for higher tariffs and less backing from Russia.
By Till Hoppe
