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ETS 2: Scandinavians against postponement

Together with Luxembourg, the Scandinavian are rejecting a postponement of the new CO₂ market for heat and transport. They warn against a weakening of EU climate policy and urge speedy implementation.

By Redaktion Table

Mining: Why a new ESG standard is controversial

A voluntary ESG standard promoted by the mining industry is intended to simplify the fragmented field of certification. However, NGOs criticize it for being too vague. In addition, those affected are not sufficiently involved in projects.

By Alex Veit

EU-Sanktionskoordinator David O’Sullivan

Russia: 20th sanctions package could be delayed

EU states disagree on whether they should go ahead with the ban on Russian oil exports without the G-7 states. The plan to adopt the 20th sanctions package by the 4th anniversary of the start of the war is in jeopardy.

By Stephan Israel

BUDAPEST, Feb. 16, 2026 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands after a joint press conference in Budapest, Hungary on Feb. 16, 2026.

MAGA influence: NGOs should disclose foreign donors

The US government has announced that it will provide financial support to sympathetic organizations in Europe. Marco Rubio’s visit, during which he endorsed the election of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, is in keeping with this approach – but there is resistance to this malign influence.

By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel