In 2024, the number of people worldwide who were able to vote was higher than ever before. As an election issue, the People's Republic of China influenced the decisions of billions of people. Beijing also used the super election year to demonstrate its stoic non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
By Redaktion Table
What climate protection obligations does international law impose on states? The hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague have come to an end. The oral proceedings revealed the same conflicts that characterize international climate diplomacy.
By Alexandra Endres
Macron has found a successor to Michel Barnier in François Bayrou. The new prime minister must solve France's political, economic and social crisis. But he has a crucial problem.
By Claire Stam
Joe Biden has given TikTok until January 19 to sell. The company has exhausted almost all legal options. All eyes are now on the next occupant of the White House – but he won't be moving in until January 20.
By Jörn Petring
Manfred Weber is the leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament and also heads the Christian Democrat party family. He claims a number of privileges for himself, such as an additional salary as party leader, a company car and driver at home and VIP treatment at the airport.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is facing uncertain times in the new year. Poland therefore wants to concentrate on the topics of security and energy. In addition, the finance ministers are to focus on possible efficiency gains to help difficult dossiers achieve a boost in integration.
By Eric Bonse
"Hao Dongxi" is already being hailed as the Chinese answer to "Barbie." Even if the blockbuster takes a different approach in plot and aesthetics, it serves up similar core messages for more equality to a mass audience that has hardly been made aware of them so far.
By Fabian Peltsch
Germany still falls well short of its wind power expansion targets. However, the record results of the latest tender for onshore wind farms suggest that they could be achieved in 2026. The numerous legislative changes initiated by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs have the desired effect.
By Nico Beckert
At the World LNG Summit in Berlin, the industry reveals why it expects further growth for liquefied natural gas and customers willing to pay for it. Meanwhile, according to experts, the new Trump administration wants to "eliminate" climate regulations for methane leaks.
By Manuel Berkel
At the COP16 on desertification in Riyadh, countries seek answers to the loss of fertile soils. The topics are similar to the climate negotiations: What should the global rules look like, where will the funding come from – and who will pay for the work of the UN agency?
By Goswami Urmi
