By Heiner Burkard To achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the European Union launched the Green Deal, aiming to reach net zero by 2050 and a sharp reduction in emissions over the next 25 years. Although the EU appeared as an early adopter and pioneer in renewable energies and the transition to a green economy, the Union lost this position to China. As the new global superpower continues to build up clean technologies and its renewable energy infrastructure at an incredible pace,...

By Tomás Díaz García Africa’s youth is not just a demographic fact; it is the key to understanding the future balance of power, stability, and development in the 21st century. At the same time, it is one of the regions in the world where most youth migration is most visible, shaped by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and structural inequities. Is youth migration really a “problem”, or is it a symptom of deeper global inequalities and political failures? Africa is the youngest  continent in...

Innovation is no longer merely a driver of progress but has become a necessity for survival in global competition. For centuries now, Europe has produced considerable research, prestigious universities and institutions, while investing billions in innovation programs in recent decades.  Yet, the United States recorded over 700 unicorns in 2023, compared with fewer than 150 across Europe.  This disparity puts forward the question of how innovative systems in the United States and China...