The late Klaus Töpfer was not only the German Environment Minister. He also made a unique contribution to international politics and the development of the UN. A tribute by his former press officer.
By Nick Nuttall
The EU supply chain law (CSDDD) is to be adopted by Parliament at the end of April. Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil plans to implement it quickly – and wants to advocate for a global agreement at UN level.
By Leonie Düngefeld
When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to the People's Republic this weekend, he will find himself in a country that has become the epitome of the most grave human rights crimes of the 21st century. That cannot become a secondary matter.
By Marcel Grzanna
For the second time, a push to globally assess and discuss the application of solar geoengineering SRM has failed at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). Countries distrust each other and argue over the scope and purpose of an investigation. Meanwhile, other actors are making moves.
By Goswami Urmi
Non-military crises like food security and climate change were only tangentially addressed at the Munich Security Conference. Observers note progress in discussing these issues, while others call for linking development and defense.
By Markus Bickel
From the Baltic states to Brussels: At the Munich Security Conference, Europe is facing growing pressure to shoulder more of the burden of the global division of labor with the USA in terms of security policy. Especially within NATO.
By Markus Bickel
China is going on the offensive internationally – with euphonious initiatives. In an interview with Michael Radunski, Moritz Rudolf warns that there are strong interests behind this. How China infiltrates the UN – and how the West should react.
By Michael Radunski
China must show its colors before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The dramatic situation of children and young people in Tibet takes center stage. Germany also dares to speak out and demands explanations.
By Marcel Grzanna
