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Probably the most important goal of the World Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26) is to reach an agreement on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement — the last part of the so-called "Paris Rulebook" that has not yet been fully negotiated. The aim is to create a global CO₂ certificate trading system. The framework conditions are likely to be the subject of intense wrangling.
By Lukas Knigge
Achieving the warming target is not primarily about making sacrifices, argues the head of the US research organisation RMI. Rather, a rapid shift to renewable energy could save trillions of dollars.
By Redaktion Table
Europe's digital economy lacks data — the Data Act is supposed to remedy this shortcoming. But the EU Commission's legislative proposal is being delayed due to internal concerns. These concern areas that also worry the economy.
By Till Hoppe
Ransomware and state-tolerated or state-sponsored hacking are increasingly on the minds of institutions and companies. The revision of the Network Security and Information Directive is intended to provide some relief here — and is now on the legislative fast track.
By Falk Steiner