Safeguarding International Climate Protection Against the Trump Agenda
International climate protection is in trouble. A second Trump presidency will derail US climate leadership, leading to a withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and reducing international climate finance. Therefore, the EU and Germany must step up, leading by expanding green tech development and strengthening partnerships with key global players. In the US, local and non-state actors could still drive progress, offering a path forward for climate action despite federal setbacks.
How Europe Should React to Shifts in US Ukraine Policy
Most European governments have gradually expanded their support, but Ukraine’s ability to defend itself continues to depend significantly on the United States. What could happen after the US elections?
Parliament Must Complete France’s Ballot Box Revolution
The new Assemblée Nationale’s most important task is to adopt an electoral system based on proportional representation. Only then can France’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary democracy succeed and the far right be kept in check.
Stabilization Policies After the Sahel Coups
Germany’s Toxic Far Right
Scandals have only dented, but not eroded support for Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland. In September, the party could come close to political power at the regional level. The case for banning it is getting stronger.
France, Germany, and the Nature of Europe
The Franco-German relationship remains irreplaceable for the EU. But it urgently needs to be renewed to include European goals.
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COP29: Results, Impressions, and Recommendations
In the wake of COP29 – the 29th Conference of the Parties of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22 – our panel looks at the results, impressions, and recommendations that our panelists are taking away from this summit.
