As the world frantically pushes for new investments in oil and gas supplies, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns in its new report that investments are stranded. The 1.5-degree target would require greenhouse gas emissions to be nearly halved by 2030.
By Manuel Berkel
The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.
By Amelie Richter
The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is emerging as Emmanuel Macron's main rival a week before the election. The president was recently considered a sure winner, but Le Pen is catching up. Macron issues warning.
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As of today, according to the Kremlin, Russian gas is to be paid for only in rubles. But because the Western countries insist on the contractually agreed payment in euros or dollars, the Kremlin has come up with a detour via Gazprom Bank. However, this is unlikely to change anything.
By Lukas Knigge
Medical professionals and Medtech manufacturers are sounding the alarm. Many medical devices for rare diseases could disappear from the market due to the stringent requirements of the new EU Medical Devices Regulation – at the expense of patients. Surgical instruments and implants for children appear to be particularly affected.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
With a comprehensive package of legislation, the Commission wants to gear almost all goods sold in the EU towards the circular economy. It presented its own initiatives for textiles and construction products, and there are now timetables and priorities for other sectors.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany and other member states are preparing for Russia to cut gas supplies due to the ruble dispute. A phone call between the German chancellor and the Russian president did not resolve the ongoing payment issue.
By Till Hoppe
The Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the Artificial Intelligence Act are three major EU regulations. The EU Commission plays an important role in the enforcement of all three. But can it really handle the supervision? Funding based on the polluter pays principle could provide a solution here – and cause new problems.
By Falk Steiner
Europe's photovoltaic industry defends itself against profit skimming and calls for mandatory solar panels on roofs, also to be added during renovations. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is rediscovering a solar technology that had largely been declared dead.
By Manuel Berkel
The Europeans want to persuade Beijing to distance itself from its ally Russia at Friday's virtual summit. The prospects of a breakthrough are admittedly slim. However, the fact that the summit is taking place at all is already considered a success.
By Amelie Richter
