Taiwan's dependence on imported fossil fuels is high. A Chinese trade blockade would dramatically jeopardize the country's energy supply. Therefore, renewable energies also strengthen the country's security.
By Maximilian Arnhold
China is gaining increasing influence in the energy sector across the five Central Asian states. The European Parliament urges the European Commission to advance cooperation with these countries.
By Amelie Richter
After the elections in Taiwan, the government maintains its energy policy: Renewable energies are to reduce dependence on foreign fossil fuels and strengthen national security. But expansion has stalled. The island debates nuclear power as an alternative.
By Maximilian Arnhold
William Lai will be Taiwan's new president. The congratulations to the election winner from Washington upset the Chinese leadership. The Europeans react more cautiously.
By Redaktion Table
There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.
By Falk Steiner
She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.
By Stefan Braun
The Commission has launched another anti-dumping investigation into Chinese products. This time it is about organic diesel. Duties could now also be threatened.
By Redaktion Table
The climate conference in Dubai ends with a "historic" consensus that, among other things, sets out the global fossil fuel phase-out. But this will only work if many people believe in it and join in. From now on, goodwill will be needed everywhere.
By Bernhard Pötter
Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.
By Christiane Kuehl
The least developed countries resort to a new, more flexible negotiating strategy at COP. Depending on their own interests, they join forces with the classic developed countries – or remain firmly rooted in the G77. This way, they counter past attempts by large countries to dominate them and do everything in their power to keep the 1.5-degree limit within reach.
By Goswami Urmi
