Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra has a good chance of being nominated again as EU Commissioner. However, probably not as Climate Commissioner. The Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera is the favorite for the portfolio.
By Claire Stam
The director of the European branch of the Climate Action Network, Chiara Martinelli, criticizes setbacks in EU climate policy and calls for the next steps in the Green Deal.
By Lukas Knigge
Commission President von der Leyen holds out the prospect of exemptions for key sectors if the social or economic costs of a ban are too high. The "eternity chemicals" are used in a large number of products.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission is launching a communication campaign ahead of the European elections to raise citizens' awareness of the risks of disinformation, information manipulation and foreign interference.
By Corinna Visser
Following a ruling by the European Court of Justice, the EU Parliament must release data on the financial allowances for the imprisoned far-right Greek MEP Ioannis Lagos.
By Marc Winkelmann
The right-wing nationalist opposition in North Macedonia has clearly won both the parliamentary and presidential elections. Voters in the country are frustrated by the slow progress of the EU accession process.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission President and EPP lead candidate scores points at the CDU national party conference with harsh criticism of the AfD. And even names conditions for cooperation with right-wing parties after the European elections.
By Till Hoppe
The German Office of Technology Assessment recommends a combination of instruments to make progress in decarbonizing aviation. Certain measures could be implemented immediately, while others require a longer preparation period.
By Carsten Hübner
Heat pumps are a key technology in the socio-ecological transformation. However, the ‘heating hammer’ debate of the past year has left many German homeowners uncertain and sales sharply declining.
By Carsten Hübner
At the end of May, the EU energy ministers will discuss how the expansion of the electricity grids can be accelerated. In the draft conclusions, they call on the Commission to issue guidelines on cost sharing and help prevent grid bottlenecks in local distribution grids.
By Manuel Berkel
