During an official state visit to Mongolia, Federal President Steinmeier signed a strategic partnership between Germany and the democratic country – and sent a signal to Mongolia's neighbors China and Russia.
By Michael Radunski
Environmental Action Germany (DUH) offered to conduct a lobbying campaign promoting fossil gas as a fuel in cars in exchange for a payment of €2.1 million. The campaign was supposed to last for three years and be funded by an association supported by gas companies.
By Markus Grabitz
In Chinese culture, the approaching Year of the Dragon is considered a perfect time to have children. The Communist Party leadership hopes for a baby boom. However, this will not change the trend much: China's population will continue to shrink.
By Felix Lee
Joking about something as serious as climate change? Research suggests that humorous communication can raise climate awareness. But climate jokes are unlikely to change behavior.
By Alexandra Endres
As the trilogue negotiations on the reform of European fiscal rules continue, the Belgian Council presidency staunchly defends the position of the EU Council. Irene Tinagli, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee of the EU Parliament, now threatens to delay the negotiations, which could push the reform into the next legislative term.
By Marc Winkelmann
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
Commission President von der Leyen has withdrawn the proposal to reduce pesticide use. This shows that the political consensus prevalent in the energy and climate sectors of the Green Deal has been shattered in agricultural matters. Their future now depends on the next EU Commission.
By Claire Stam
For months, China's stock markets have been on a downward trend. Now, a change at the helm of securities regulation is expected to lift sentiment. Indeed, similar measures in the past have boosted stock prices twice.
By Jörn Petring
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
EU enlargement could lead to a sharp increase in the international community's coal consumption. However, the applicant countries have so far been left out of the process of setting the 2040 climate target. The Böll Foundation therefore warns against the influence of China and Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
