2025 will be an important milestone in global climate policy: The UN member states will present their NDCs by 2035, which have so far been inadequate. Time is of the essence and the signs are troubling: financial difficulties, populism, a fossil fuel renaissance – but also a renewables boom and possible new coalitions.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU has to send its climate target for 2035 to the UN by February. However, it is unlikely to achieve this, as an agreement between the member states is a long way off. The target would have to be negotiated under the Polish Council Presidency, but this is becoming increasingly unlikely.
By Lukas Knigge
Arrests in Hong Kong, an extension of the investigation into dumping allegations against the EU and news from China's state-owned aircraft manufacturer: Here is an overview of the most important news from China between the years.
By Redaktion Table
China.Table presents the best books for the winter. Including: a prime minister's memoirs and a sexually charged iconic book from 1990s China.
By Fabian Peltsch
The elections to the European Parliament and elections in the member states have changed the balance of power in the EU. It has become clear that Europe must protect democracy better – and become more innovative. An end-of-the-year review by the Europe.Table editorial team.
By Redaktion Table
Switzerland and the EU have agreed on a new basis for bilateral relations and additional agreements, for example on electricity. However, there is widespread opposition to the package in Switzerland. What happens next.
By Stephan Israel
At this year’s final EU summit, leaders upheld their existing stance on Ukraine. However, the tone has shifted: President Zelenskiy voiced unusually candid criticism, while discussions increasingly turned to potential peace talks under a future US President Trump.
By Eric Bonse
With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.
By Nico Beckert
The parties have presented their programs for the upcoming Bundestag elections. We analyze how the CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP position themselves on EU-related issues.
By Till Hoppe
The EU and NATO are preparing for Donald Trump at a meeting in Brussels, without knowing exactly what the returnee intends to do with Ukraine, for example. Some participants take a clear stance against speculation about peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel
