Nothing worked on the first day of the Bonn Climate Conference 2025: A dispute over the agenda paralyzed the conference. The open dispute between emerging and industrialized countries is jeopardizing Brazil's plans for a successful COP30.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Commission presents its reform proposal to revive the securitization industry. The financial industry is satisfied with the reduced reporting obligations. There is uncertainty about the changes to capital requirements and the effect on the real economy.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the Energy Council, Hungary and Slovakia prevented a united declaration on phasing out Russian fossil fuels. The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs surprised with a gesture towards the pro-nuclear EU states.
By Manuel Berkel
At the Bonn Climate Conference, a new campaign is calling for a global agreement to reduce methane emissions. Voluntary measures by the industry have shown little success. At the same time, the EU methane regulation is also in danger of being watered down due to pressure from the USA.
By Nico Beckert
While the Chinese luxury sector is booming, the mass market is stagnating. A shrinking proportion of the population is accumulating social wealth. The frustration of ordinary earners is growing, and it is changing their consumer behavior – to the detriment of the economy.
By Fabian Peltsch
Opinion polls in 41 countries show that the popularity of the US has declined since Trump took office. After almost five years, China has surpassed the United States in popularity for the first time. This will also benefit the regime politically.
By Angela Köckritz
The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.
By Angela Köckritz
The EU Commission has presented a new Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC) and significantly increased its forecast for the expansion of nuclear energy in Europe. However, the most important condition of the nuclear revival is far-reaching lifetime extensions.
By Manuel Berkel
A police report accuses the party leadership of Spain's ruling Socialists of suspected criminal activities. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rules out new elections.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
With a front-page interview in the People's Daily, Beijing offers Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei a stage that is otherwise reserved for senior party officials. The 80-year-old sends out messages at home and abroad with Beijing's blessing.
By Jörn Petring
