The nuclear fusion reactor ITER in southern France is costing the EU billions. The money is being chalked up as climate financing, although commercial electricity production through nuclear fusion will not be conceivable before 2050. Meanwhile, the construction of the experimental reactor is repeatedly delayed, with costly consequences.
By Charlotte Wirth
Commission President von der Leyen announced a legislative proposal to finance weapons and ammunition for Ukraine from the EU budget in the future. As a guest, UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for cooperative dealings with China.
By Eric Bonse
Brussels is debating the pros and cons of carbon farming to achieve climate and environmental targets. Financing by means of certificate trading is particularly controversial. Meanwhile, a new study shows that regenerative agriculture is worthwhile. Even without certificates.
By Timo Landenberger
In Brussels, Chancellor Scholz insists on a proposal by the EU Commission on the use of e-fuels, the authority counters. Commission President von der Leyen now wants to intensify the negotiations.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission is supplementing the Green Deal legislation with two new directives: The Right to Repair is intended to promote the circular economy, and the Green Claims Directive is designed to provide greater clarity for consumers. Initial reactions are mixed.
By Corinna Visser
Today's meeting of heads of state and government is not expected to be entirely controversial – but the differences between President Macron and Chancellor Scholz are likely to come to light again.
By Till Hoppe
Party leader Lindner and other liberal ministers are trying to raise the profile of the FDP – disputes like the one over the internal combustion engine phase-out are certainly welcome. However, the Free Democrats do not want to acknowledge damage at the European level.
By Till Hoppe
Although the Commission has now proposed a solution as to how new internal combustion vehicles can still be registered after 2035 if they are fueled with e-fuels, the dispute continues. All sides claim to want to find a solution as soon as possible. But the clock is ticking because everything is supposed to be resolved until the EU summit starts on Thursday.
By Lukas Knigge
€2 billion for a million shells: EU defense ministers approve Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell's plan. The artillery ammunition is destined for Ukraine. But no EU state wants to reveal how much ammunition it still has in stock.
By Stephan Israel
The IPCC's synthesis report summarizes the findings of the last three sub-reports. For Europe, this results in a clear guideline for action: generate even less CO2 even faster. However, EU politicians also point to the role of other countries.
By Lukas Knigge
