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Los inmigrantes trabajan en la infraestructura de energía renovable en tecnología verde.
Environment

Future-Proof Workers: Green Skills for Tomorrow

Germany faces challenges in its transition to sustainable value chains and carbon-neutral economic growth, exacerbated by labor and skills shortages. The immigration of qualified workers, even from outside Europe, can address these shortages. Training and recruiting workers with green skills from climate-vulnerable countries can create synergies between economic policy and development cooperation. The need for qualified green workers is crucial to ensure economic competitiveness and transition to a climate-sustainably future.

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Una tabla comparativa de aranceles del USMCA y estadísticas del impacto económico.
Globalization

Mexico: The Obligatory Outpost of North America?

The Mexican government, under Sheinbaum, faces pressure from Trump over the USMCA treaty, negotiating tariff overflows, drug trafficking, migrants and border security. Mexico seeks to protect its economy by exporting to the US, but rejects foreign military interventions and seeks to preserve the economic relationship despite differences on issues such as drug trafficking and trade.

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Diagrama de los consejos CRICS y CGSC con flechas de gestión.
Environment

Shaping Horizon Europe for the Post-2028 Era

The European Commission proposed the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034, highlighting the need to strengthen EU research and innovation. It aims to overcome the fragmentation and slowness of the current system with two new councils: one for Competitiveness and Security, and another for Global Societal Challenges. These new structures aim to strengthen dual research, industrial sovereignty, defence and economic resilience, as well as address global issues such as climate, health and biodiversity. These councils would support governance, rapid budget reallocation and avoid conflicts of interest. The proposal is considered essential for Europe’s technological relevance, security and global leadership.

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Un mapa de Europa con cadenas de suministro destacadas y
Globalization

Strengthening EU Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity: Beyond Technical Risks

China issued new export controls on batteries in October 2025, highlighting the need for energy sovereignty in Europe. The EU must consider non-technical risks in vehicle cybersecurity. Germany and the EU recognize the importance of security in the automotive industry. The current regulation does not consider the manufacturer’s origin, raising the need to address geopolitical risks.

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Mapas y diagramas que ilustran las rutas y daños de cables submarinos a nivel global.
Globalization

East Asia: Digital Infrastructure Under Pressure

Taiwan and Japan strengthen defense of their submarine cables against constant Chinese interference. Recent incidents, such as damage to the Taiwan-Penghu No. 3 cable, have generated tensions. Taiwan accuses Chinese ships of intentionally cutting their vital communication cables. Taiwan has implemented protection measures, such as the Submarine Cable Automatic Warning System. Japan has also elevated the importance of its submarine infrastructure, seeking autonomy and minimizing Chinese technologies.

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