The UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 kicks off in Cali, Colombia, on October 21. The focus will be on mobilizing financial resources for biodiversity conservation. Host country Colombia sees itself as a bridge builder to close the financial gap.
By Claire Stam
Travel costs of up to €18,000 per person were incurred when the Italian coastguard brought the first 16 asylum seekers to Albania. Their asylum application is to be decided there in a fast-track procedure. The opposition speaks of an "ugly, cynical and expensive operation".
By Almut Siefert
PIPL, CSL and DSL are followed by NDSMR: China is expanding the legal framework within which companies must process data. Experts see a "series of challenges that require immediate attention".
By Manuel Liu
Solar plants on reservoirs and inland waterways offer huge potential for the energy transition. They can be a solution to the growing competition for land and offer many other advantages.
By Nick Nuttall
Disputes over nuclear energy and Russian gas dominate the first regular meeting of energy ministers under the Hungarian Presidency. The outgoing Energy Commissioner makes an emotional appeal to the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is breaking with Macron's supply-side policy. He is relying on tax increases to reduce the high deficit. Companies and the wealthy should pay higher taxes.
By Claire Stam
In an interview with Table.Briefings, AIIB Vice President Ludger Schuknecht reaffirms that the development bank will not fund projects in Russia. This also concerns the credibility of the Chinese-dominated organization.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is the largest manufacturer of sex toys and supplies customers worldwide with products. However, Chinese suppliers are increasingly focussing on domestic demand. Young start-ups want to escape the sleazy image and focus on education and sexual wellness.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Commission wants to reform the rules for public procurement in order to create green lead markets and protect innovative European industries. At the same time, the new rules should be WTO-compatible and not overly bureaucratic – a difficult task.
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The EU member states established their negotiation position for the UN Climate Conference on Monday. Recently, there were disagreements over the role of nuclear energy. Germany ultimately prevailed. The task in Baku will nevertheless not be an easy one.
By Lukas Knigge
