Denmark takes over the EU Council Presidency in July. Climate policy is at the top of the agenda - albeit less for emissions reduction and more for low prices and competitiveness.
By Lukas Bayer
The German government misses the deadline for submitting a climate action plan to the EU. Environmental and social organizations are calling for it to come quickly. They present a five-point paper for a fair climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
In view of climate change, the German Association of Cities is sounding the alarm: local authorities need more funds to finance heat protection measures.
By Kai Schöneberg
Germany and large parts of Europe are experiencing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures of over 40 degrees, tropical nights, and growing water shortages. Experts see climate change as a key driver of the increasing weather extremes.
By Lisa Kuner
CCS and CDR are necessary for climate action. In Germany, CO₂ storage on land has so far been categorically ruled out despite its great potential. Wrongly so, argue Lukas Daubner and Julia Hönnecke from the Zentrum Liberale Moderne.
By Lukas Daubner and Julia Hönnecke
Serious and widespread human rights violations, combined with decades of inaction, are now forcing a swift exit, says Elisa Morgera. In a few days, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights will publish an expert opinion on the subject.
By Alexandra Endres
The Federal Ministry of Economics has awarded the contract for the crucial energy monitoring to the EWI in a roundabout way. Both the contractor and the content of the contract have been criticized.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU climate target for 2040 is on the Commission's agenda for Wednesday. A first concrete draft outlines the target. However, not everyone in the College agrees with it. Von der Leyen, Ribera and Hoekstra have several options.
By Lukas Knigge
SB62 in Bonn was meant to pave the way to COP30 – but it barely succeeded. Disputes and strategic blockades exposed deep frustration over finance and a profound lack of trust. Brazil now faces a herculean task to prevent COP30 in Belém from ending in failure.
By Bernhard Pötter
