More than 6,700 attacks using drones, cruise missiles, and rockets in a single month: Moscow’s military is intensifying its air campaign against Ukraine. New technological advancements are enabling drone attacks to reach further.
By Viktor Funk
From Friday, nearly all African countries will be able to export goods to China free of tariffs. In addition to minerals, Beijing has a particular interest in agricultural products. The new economic policy advances China’s own interests – which may not be entirely welcome news for Africa.
By Lucia Weiß
From Friday onward, almost all African countries will be able to export goods to China duty-free. But Beijing is pursuing its own economic interests, which are not necessarily a reason for celebration in Africa.
By Lucia Weiß
The meeting, attended by nearly 60 countries, sent an important climate policy signal. The focus was on ways for countries to break their dependence on fossil fuels. It remains unclear, however, how the conference’s demands will be incorporated into the COP process.
By Daniela Chiaretti
France aims to phase out all fossil fuels by 2050 – starting with coal, followed by oil and finally natural gas. The phaseout plan calls for sector-specific support for electrification.
By Daniela Chiaretti
In Germany, new spending on the Climate Action Program (CAP) and measures to help industry are being allocated through the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF). However, the KTF will receive no additional funding; in fact, its funding could even decline. The government has therefore called for savings to be made in other programs. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) does not see this as a problem.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights the economic potential of the green tech sector on the global stage, companies in Germany are warning of growing uncertainty over the country’s climate policy. They say this uncertainty is holding back investment and slowing the rollout of new technologies.
By Nico Beckert
The European Commission is making new energy price relief measures available for industry, transportation and agriculture. However, Ursula von der Leyen and Teresa Ribera are urging EU member states not to overdo it. No one knows how long the crisis will last.
By Manuel Berkel
To diversify their supply chains, Brussels and Washington are relying on price floors and joint procurement. However, the EU must be careful not to let the US dictate all the details.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The development cooperation budget is set to be cut again in 2027. Nongovernmental organizations are sounding the alarm and calling for funding to be restored to 2024 levels.
By Markus Bickel
