The impacts of climate change are disproportionately expensive for EU member states. An analysis shows that they exceed investments in climate protection by many times.
By Lukas Bayer
Germany is not yet reflected in all areas of the Act, says the German Federal Research Minister. However, she emphasizes the strategic importance of aerospace and announces higher German contributions to the ESA.
By Corinna Visser
The European business umbrella organization Business Europe wants the European Council and Parliament to implement the US trade deal with as few changes as possible. However, a number of proposed amendments are being debated in Parliament.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to their own figures, the EU and its member states raised EUR 31.7 billion to combat global climate change in 2024 and mobilized EUR 11 billion in private finance using public funds.
By Nico Beckert
Catalan separatists in Spain are turning their backs on the left-wing minority government of Prime Minister Sánchez, raising the specter of fresh elections or a no confidence vote.
By Redaktion Table
Employee representatives in EU-wide companies will have more rights in future. Following agreement in the trilogue, the Council has now formally approved the corresponding amendment to the law. This was the final step for it to come into force.
By Marion Bergermann
Despite recent setbacks, production capacities for climate-friendly hydrogen will grow strongly by 2030, writes the International Energy Agency in a new analysis. However, the EU is likely to miss its target for biogas by a wide margin.
By Manuel Berkel
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
By Marion Bergermann
This week, the EU member states want to vote on their position for COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Geneva in mid-November. Bans on flavorings and filter cigarettes are among the measures being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
In the Commission’s preliminary opinion, the platforms do not grant scientists the access to data required by the Digital Services Act. The authority also criticizes the reporting procedure at Facebook and Instagram.
By Corinna Visser
