Shortly before the COP30 in Brazil, the EU member states became entangled in disputes over climate targets, climate protection measures and international cooperation. There was no sign of this in Belém – partly because the EU had its back to the wall.
By Lukas Knigge
More soldiers, more say for NATO and the Europeans and no violent border shift – Europe and other Western partners are supporting Kyiv with their own plan and mediating between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump.
By Viktor Funk and Sara Sievert
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are pushing for Tehran to reach an understanding with Washington – and are enticing the Iranian leadership with economic support. But despite tactical signals of openness, the regime continues to balance between a willingness to compromise and a demonstration of power.
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
A large share of the high-grade iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is destined for China. For state-owned machinery manufacturer XCMG, the USD 20 billion project represents a major growth market.
By Lucia Weiß
The GGA indicators were adopted in the face of fierce resistance and have the potential to trigger conflict in the future. A tripling of adaptation funding is coming, a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels is not: Here are the most important results of COP30.
By Alexandra Endres, Lukas Knigge and Nico Beckert
The COP30 ended one day late. Multilateralism, the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC process were retained as minimal goals. Only minor progress was made on phasing out fossil fuels, adaptation financing and forest protection.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
Reactions to the outcome of COP30 vary widely: German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced new “alliances” to phase out the use of fossil fuels. While long-time COP participants see progress, activists are disappointed.
By Nico Beckert
By drafting a contentious final text, the COP Presidency has upset all those calling for an end to fossil fuels. Is this a strategy or a miscalculation? Time is running out for a successful deal in Belém.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
On Friday morning, the COP Presidency published its long-awaited draft texts. A tripling of adaptation finance is included, albeit in a weaker form than some had hoped. But the major upset is the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
With the launch of the European Business Wallet, the EU Commission wants to massively reduce bureaucratic costs and effort for business and administration. At the same time, it should also form part of a sovereign digital infrastructure for companies.
By Corinna Visser
