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Japan: How realistic is the 'Asian NATO'

During the election campaign of the new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, his idea of an Asian NATO received considerable attention. Can the proposal actually be realized?

By Angela Köckritz

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France: Barnier plans spending cuts and tax increases

Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.

By Claire Stam

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Germany: Why forests are no longer a carbon sink

For decades, forests have reduced Germany's overall emissions by storing CO2. According to official data, this is now a thing of the past: In the future, forests will emit more carbon dioxide than they bind. The government relies on natural climate action. And a ruling is forcing its hand.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Climate aid: How austerity is jeopardizing Germany's global tasks

The need to save money in the federal budget has a direct impact on foreign and climate policy: Funding for humanitarian aid is being halved and the promised climate funding for 2025 is at risk. In the past, however, Germany has done its fair share with almost ten billion euros in climate aid.

By Bernhard Pötter

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UK stops burning coal as Labour sets out clean energy acceleration

On Oct. 1, the UK will shut down its last coal-fired power plant. The new Labour government has big goals: Strong expansion of renewables, no new oil and gas projects, and international leadership in climate policy. Observers see many positive signals after years of stagnation.

By Chloé Farand