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By Timo Landenberger

Glasgow deal: announced, negotiated, watered down

The World Climate Conference in Glasgow ended with a last-minute watering down of the global coal phase-out in the final declaration. EU politicians and NGOs are disappointed, but also highlight numerous successes of COP26. Above all, the agreement on Article 6 is likely to be groundbreaking for the future, even if some questions remain unanswered.

By Lukas Knigge

Traffic light coalition: Greens and FDP face staffing issues

After years in the opposition, the Greens and the FDP are on the verge of taking back government benches. The fight over ministerial posts is already in full swing. However, the real problem only begins in the ranks after that: Both parties are short of staff — which is why they now have to come up with new strategies.

By Falk Steiner

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Interview with Jochen Flasbarth: 'The general situation has changed'

The final spurt at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow has past and key issues are still unresolved. Germany's chief negotiator Jochen Flasbarth is nevertheless optimistic. In an interview with Lukas Scheid and Timo Landenberger, the BMU State Secretary welcomes China's new climate protection ambitions and calls for a date for the global coal phase-out.

By Lukas Knigge

State aid guidelines: The decisive phase begins

The EU Commission is beginning the internal coordination of the new climate and energy aid guidelines — Competition Commissioner Vestager seems willing to compromise. There is an internal dispute about the IPCEI instrument.

By Till Hoppe