The governing coalition has promised to introduce a "climate check" for new laws to assess new regulations for their contribution to global warming. The first plans for what such a procedure could look like are now becoming known.
By Bernhard Pötter
The president's camp suffers shipwreck in the parliamentary elections in France. As a result, Emmanuel Macron's influence continues to wane at the European level.
By Till Hoppe
A recent ECFR study outlines scenarios for possible de-risking strategies in the cleantech sector. This is particularly significant because climate risks also play a role. For example, the risks associated with doing business with China are lower for solar energy than for electric cars.
By Christiane Kuehl
Outside the public eye, a Chinese spaceship has been orbiting Earth for around 200 days. It has many potential peaceful applications – but the spacecraft could also be a satellite killer.
By Jörn Petring
Emmanuel Macron is the big loser of the first round of the parliamentary elections in France. In the second round next Sunday, Macron will have to join forces with the left-wing alliance NFP to prevent the Rassemblement National from winning the election.
By Claire Stam
On Monday, Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Budapest will therefore also be responsible for the EU's climate and environmental policy. Hungary's presidency will also take place in the shadow of the US elections.
By Claire Stam
Hungary will take over the EU Council presidency on Monday. A dispute is already emerging over the implementation of economic security vis-à-vis China. Brussels and Budapest have entirely different understandings of this.
By Amelie Richter
Franco-German requests for changes to the strategic agenda caused a last-minute delay at the EU summit. But in the end, the second attempt at the personnel package was successful without any major disagreements. The second day of the summit, originally scheduled for today, was canceled.
By Stephan Israel
97 out of 720 newly elected MEPs do not yet have a political group shortly before the new European Parliament is constituted. Membership has two main advantages: more money for political work and greater opportunities to exert influence.
By Markus Grabitz
Xi and Putin often rant loudly against the West, distracting from the fact that they are making far-reaching decisions in the background. This time, it's about crucial access to the Sea of Japan. Beijing's plans extend as far as the Arctic.
By Michael Radunski
