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
The employees at recycling company SRW Metalfloat in Germany have been on strike for months – next week marks the 100th day of their strike. And yet, the Chinese investor continues to refuse talks.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The position of German premium brands such as Audi, Mercedes and BMW in China is beginning to crumble. Young domestic EV manufacturers increasingly snatch their customers.
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As the latest concession to farmers, the EU Commission is withdrawing its controversial proposal for pesticide reduction (SUR). The project was already at a standstill, but the retreat carries significant symbolic weight and paves the way for a new proposal after the elections.
By Julia Dahm
The Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on amendments to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Today, Parliament will vote on it. Additionally, the Commission is investigating whether further revisions are necessary.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Chinese government has silenced another foreign critic of its human rights abuses. The death sentence for alleged espionage against the Australian citizen Yang Hengjun is an expression of the uncertain legal situation in the world's largest dictatorship.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's provinces have declared their growth targets for the current year. What is striking is that almost all provinces have lowered their targets. This indicates that they are not expecting any significant growth stimulus from Beijing. However, their own economic strength is also weakened.
By Jörn Petring
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
With impassioned speeches and a top duo that must defend green policies instead of introducing fresh ideas, the European Greens' party congress highlights the challenges the party faces in the upcoming European elections. Equally pressing is the question of their stance on von der Leyen's potential second term.
By Lukas Knigge
The European and Indo-Pacific heavyweights were absent from the EU-Indo-Pacific Forum. Brussels wants to use the summit to counterbalance China's influence in the region. However, the EU's efforts to win over the countries are being overshadowed by geopolitical issues.
By Amelie Richter
