The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is traditionally one of those putting the brakes on in the climate process. Despite this and for this reason, Federal Environment Minister Schneider wants to work more closely with the country. Circular economy and new climate cooperation are on the agenda during his visit to Riyadh.
By Bernhard Pötter
A Finnish company claims to have made great progress with solid-state batteries. This would be a milestone for e-mobility. Experts are skeptical, but also curious. Analysts believe the technology is on the verge of a breakthrough.
By Nico Beckert
The German government has defended its climate policy before the Federal Constitutional Court in several expert opinions, which have been obtained by Table.Briefings, pointing to future adaptation options and the responsibility of other levels such as the European Union.
By Alexandra Endres
In a party conference motion, the CDU’s association for small and medium-sized businesses the its employee advocacy association have questioned existing climate targets. Social and climate experts from the party executive will now work with the authors on a joint paper.
By Bernhard Pötter
The US has long vacillated between enthusiasm and rejection of climate action. But under the second Trump administration, the system has reached a new level. What is needed now is close cooperation with US climate activists and their partners worldwide.
By Jennifer Morgan
The German government is planning an amendment to the Environmental Appeals Act, with the aim of placing greater restrictions on environmental associations as plaintiffs. Environmental organizations are warning that their ability to legally enforce measures to protect the environment would be restricted.
By Alexandra Endres
According to the latest estimates, greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 1.6% in 2025 – significantly less than the 4.6% required annually to achieve the country’s 2030 climate targets. To reverse this trend, the government is now increasingly focusing on electrification.
By Claire Stam
To ensure that not only high earners benefit from energy cooperatives, changes will be needed on the part of both cooperatives and policymakers. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Oeko Institute.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Contrary to what was previously thought, German forests have not been a source of CO₂ – even in years of drought. The soil stored as much carbon as was released by the trees. However, this surprising new finding will have little impact on LULUCF data, climate-related complaints and the government’s Climate Action Program.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German Renewable Energy Federation warns of a slowdown in renewable energy expansion in Germany. However, the Ministry for Economic Affairs has signaled that it will provide limited support to the industry and rejects calls to accelerate action.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
