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
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
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
The negotiators at the World Climate Conference in Glasgow have cautiously entered the home straight after several talks. The first draft of a final declaration shows that an agreement is possible — even if some of the wording is still being wrestled with.
By Lukas Knigge
The company loses in court against the EU Commission. The clear verdict could bring Google new trouble with the anti-trust authorities.
By Till Hoppe
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce an agreement with New Zealand on a free trade agreement in mid-November. The political significance of the deal is greater than the economic one.
By Redaktion Table
A joint declaration on the global phase-out of internal combustion vehicles from 2040 onward is not only finding supporters at the UN Climate Change Conference. Germany is hesitant, Volkswagen rejects the agreement. Meanwhile, Greenpeace announces it will sue the carmaker for insufficient climate protection measures.
By Timo Landenberger
The testimony of former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen has made an impression on MEPs. She recommended further tightening of the Digital Services Act to MEPs. A decisive moment for the DSA debate?
By Redaktion Table
The EU is stepping up its presence in Glasgow for the second half of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). Alongside a delegation from the European Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans is also on-site all week to promote his ideas on climate protection. Lukas Scheid and Timo Landenberger spoke with the Climate Commissioner.
By Timo Landenberger
Luxembourg is home to Amazon's European headquarters, and the country is also lobbying hard to attract Google. In the negotiations on new EU rules for the major platforms, the country has resisted overly strict regulations for the companies.
By Till Hoppe
