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Article 6.4: What COP29 agreed on and why there is criticism

Late on Monday evening, COP29 agreed on new trade rules for greenhouse gas reductions under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. However, this does not mean that the issue is off the table. There is also disagreement about the impact of the agreement.

By Lukas Knigge

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Geopolitics: How Trump makes first jab against China

Donald Trump's future China policy is taking shape. With Marco Rubio, Trump plans to appoint a fierce critic of authoritarian systems as Secretary of State, with Robert Lighthizer the architect of American tariffs as Trade Representative – and his designated security advisor wants to arm Taiwan to the teeth.

By Jörn Petring

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Tough COP start: Why the agenda dispute became a test of strength

Right at the start of the conference, the delegation gets caught up in a dispute over the details of the agenda. On the surface, it is about trade barriers and the question of how finances and CO2 reduction should be negotiated. But below the surface, this is also a showdown.

By Bernhard Pötter

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COP29: This is Germany's climate footprint for Baku

Because his government has failed, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will not be attending COP29 in Baku. Germany traditionally pushes for more climate ambition internationally. However, the German traffic light coalition has fallen short of its own ambitions and failed to implement many reforms.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Why the hydrogen economy is making little progress

After the hype, disillusionment has returned to the hydrogen economy. At a meeting of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, companies and analysts blame the recent slump on too little funding and green electricity but also admit to their own naivety.

By Manuel Berkel

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Hoekstra: Clear messages to the car industry

While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.

By Lukas Knigge