The impacts of climate change are disproportionately expensive for EU member states. An analysis shows that they exceed investments in climate protection by many times.
By Lukas Bayer
Europe’s decision to ban Russian gas is a historic shift. But as Donald Trump links energy exports to trade and foreign policy concessions, the EU risks replacing one form of dependence with another.
By Thijs Van de Graaf
Japan began early on to free itself from dangerous economic dependencies. But there are two sides to this industrial policy. What Europe can learn from Japan's path to technological sovereignty – and where caution is advised.
By Corinna Visser
Germany is not yet reflected in all areas of the Act, says the German Federal Research Minister. However, she emphasizes the strategic importance of aerospace and announces higher German contributions to the ESA.
By Corinna Visser
The EU member states have received a new proposal for the EU position on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at COP11. The conference will take place in Geneva on Nov. 17.
By Markus Grabitz
In addition to rare earths, chemicals are also critical for many value chains. As those critical chemicals are gradually being lost in the EU, companies are now encouraged to join forces in a new alliance.
By Manuel Berkel
According to their own figures, the EU and its member states raised EUR 31.7 billion to combat global climate change in 2024 and mobilized EUR 11 billion in private finance using public funds.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Commission and member states are still hoping to persuade Belgium of the merits of a reparations loan. However, they are also looking at alternative options such as including Russian funds in other member states or Eurobonds.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
Catalan separatists in Spain are turning their backs on the left-wing minority government of Prime Minister Sánchez, raising the specter of fresh elections or a no confidence vote.
By Redaktion Table
The European business umbrella organization Business Europe wants the European Council and Parliament to implement the US trade deal with as few changes as possible. However, a number of proposed amendments are being debated in Parliament.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
