The Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office has charged five climate activists from Last Generation with forming a "criminal organization." NGOs now fear a "climate of intimidation" and a "criminalization of climate activists." The new federal government must prevent climate policy from becoming a culture war.
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The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.
By Alexandra Endres
According to official figures, the traffic light coalition has a positive climate balance: The statutory emission reductions of 65% will probably be achieved by 2030. However, for the 2040 and 2045 targets, a new government will have to make a lot of changes, especially in the areas of transport and buildings.
By Bernhard Pötter
The drastic cuts in US and European development aid also jeopardize climate policy. At COP29, Western countries pledged 300 billion US dollars annually for the Global South. But now even the old 100 billion target is at risk.
By Nico Beckert
Saúl Luciano Lliuya's landmark lawsuit against RWE enters the next round next week. The central issue is the risk of flooding due to the melting glaciers. This will determine RWE's legal responsibility for carbon emissions and a possible global lawsuit wave.
By Alexandra Endres
The Gulf state of Oman plans to make a major move into green hydrogen and renewable energies. Starting in mid-March, investors will also be sought in Germany. Experts see excellent opportunities if the political course is set correctly. However, potential European buyers still hesitate.
By Redaktion Table
Just in time for the start of the coalition negotiations, the Climate Union presents a detailed action program. In it, it partially departs from the demands of the CDU election program and urges continuity in climate policy.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Brazil is facing major challenges with the COP30 in Belém: Read what the presidency is planning on the topics of finance, civil society and the UN process.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Poland's coal phase-out is progressing rapidly and is being accelerated by market forces. The country's coal mines are now unprofitable. Yet the government shies away from the energy transition because it fears protests from coal workers.
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The plans for Germany's special infrastructure fund by the conservative CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have not mentioned climate action. An alliance of environmental politicians, the Green Party, NGOs and companies wants to change this. New calculations show that Germany can reach net zero with a maximum of 0.7 percent of GDP.
By Bernhard Pötter
