Energy prices too high: Study shows four solutions
The think tank Bruegel shows four ways to reduce energy prices in Europe. If national interests are put aside in one place or another, costs could fall for everyone.
By Manuel Berkel
The think tank Bruegel shows four ways to reduce energy prices in Europe. If national interests are put aside in one place or another, costs could fall for everyone.
By Manuel Berkel
The introduction of a global billionaires tax to combat poverty was the consensus at the G20 summit in November. Greenpeace is now proposing a climate component to help the super-rich reduce their ecological footprint.
By Alex Veit
After the fall of the government, France's president wants a new prime minister and a new government quickly. In addition, the overdue budget is to be approved as quickly as possible.
By Lukas Knigge
A possible compromise in the dispute over the EU armaments fund EDIP has been postponed. Hungary is pushing for a partial agreement, but the debate over funding criteria is dividing the member states. France warns of dependency, Eastern Europe of conflicts with the USA.
By Stephan Israel
In an interview, the new EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera clearly rejected a possible postponement of the end of the combustion engine. Instead, she wants to ensure investment in clean tech.
By Lukas Knigge
The transport ministers have agreed on a common position on the driving license directive. A system will be set up for the exchange of data between member states in the event of driving disqualifications due to traffic offenses.
By Markus Grabitz
The cards of China policy in Berlin will be reshuffled after the snap elections in February 2025. However, the head of the Asia-Pacific Department at the Federal Foreign Office does not expect the country's China strategy to change significantly.
By Amelie Richter
Despite the social media hype, Huawei's new smartphone model has been met with mixed reactions. This is mainly due to the operating system, which is no longer compatible with Android, and the less advanced chips.
By Fabian Peltsch
Another incident at Scarborough Shoal has caused diplomatic turmoil. Meanwhile, Japan wants to pay security aid to the Philippines and strengthen its surveillance capabilities.
By Manuel Liu
For a quarter of a century, China has been building hydropower plants in Tibet on a piecework basis. The dynamic threatens people and nature alike.
By Marcel Grzanna