A recent report found that Germany's four largest asset managers still hold over 28 billion US dollars in coal, oil and gas companies with plans to expand production.
By Lisa Kuner
According to a new report by the aid organization Bread for the World, civil society's scope for action is decreasing in Germany as climate protests, for example, are treated "disproportionately harshly." Civil rights are also coming under greater pressure worldwide.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU states want to make billions more available for the supply of weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine. Demands from Berlin and Paris will be taken into account.
By Redaktion Table
A clause in the proposed EU packaging regulations has sparked a debate as it could close off the EU market for Chinese recycled plastic. Now, the EU Commission is considering backing down.
By Amelie Richter
The US House of Representatives has voted to compel the Chinese tech company ByteDance to sell its successful app TikTok. Next, the Senate must address the issue.
By Fabian Peltsch
China intends to deepen its cooperation with the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal – much to the chagrin of its major rival, India. Just a few months ago, Beijing achieved a strategic victory in the struggle for dominance in the Indian Ocean.
By Michael Radunski
German companies in the solar industry are strongly opposed to EU tariffs on Chinese solar modules. They fear protectionism and see Europe's CO2 goals at risk.
By Michael Radunski
Meeting in difficult times: China and NATO held their eighth military staff dialogue on security policy in Beijing on Wednesday. Overall, the relationship is very tense. China frequently criticizes the alliance.
By Michael Radunski
Surprisingly, two major EU institutions do not want to participate in the planned EU ethics authority. The EPP is also not supporting an agreement that was already thought to be certain.
By Eric Bonse
The European Parliament has confirmed the political compromise on the Euro 7 emissions standard. Euro 7 largely adopts the test conditions of Euro 6 for cars and vans, while the limit values for heavy commercial vehicles and buses will be significantly tightened.
By Markus Grabitz
