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Marion Walsmann: supported by Europe into the super election year

She was Chair of the European Affairs Committee and Minister for Europe. Now CDU politician Marion Walsmann is Thuringia's only member in the European Parliament. She warns of the negative consequences for her federal state if the AfD makes further gains in the European elections.

By Redaktion Table

Mukhtar Babayev – COP29 President without climate merits

Last week, Mukhtar Babayev was appointed President-designate for the climate conference in Baku in November. The 55-year-old Environment Minister of Azerbaijan can look back on a long career in the oil and gas industry. The country is growing increasingly important for Europe's gas imports.

By Till Hoppe

Carmen Herold – German-Chinese cultural mediator

Carmen Herold is a cultural mediator par excellence. Chinese music, in particular, has captivated her – often biting, burning and sometimes brutal. It serves as an alternative to other forms of opposition, such as street protests.

By Redaktion Table

Mukhtar Babayev – COP29 President without climate merits

Last week, Mukhtar Babayev was appointed President-designate for the climate conference in Baku this November. The 55-year-old environment minister of Azerbaijan looks back on a long career in the oil and gas industry. The country is becoming increasingly important for Europe's gas imports.

By Nico Beckert