The co-legislators have reached a compromise on the Cyber Resilience Act in the trilogue. There will be security standards for networked devices such as fridges, webcams and toasters. The first deadline will apply after just 18 months.
By Falk Steiner
Brazil presented a new idea for forest conservation at COP28: In the future, money will be awarded for every preserved hectare and high fines for every cleared hectare. The "Tropical Forests Forever" fund could be launched at COP30. Many details are still open.
By Alexandra Endres
In Florence, Lega leader Matteo Salvini wanted to hold court, meet the leaders of the other far-right parties and kick off the European election campaign. However, Geert Wilders, Marine Le Pen and Alice Weidel only sent video messages.
By Markus Grabitz
The Green Deal is seen by some as an attack on rural areas. A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung now shows: economically weak regions can be strengthened by 2050 as a result of the energy transition – and reduce inequality compared to cities.
By Manuel Berkel
In an unprecedented move, Xi Jinping is demanding leadership in global economic competition from the Shanghai region. He is suddenly strengthening the role of the Yangtze River region deep into the inland. The economic crisis forces him to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
At COP28, it becomes clear that countries' national budgets alone can hardly finance the global energy transition. Private capital is urgently needed for investments. More and more proposals are making the rounds.
By Bernhard Pötter
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Markus Grabitz
At COP28, progress is being made in the fight against methane emissions. The United States has adopted stricter regulation; Turkmenistan, one of the biggest polluters, joined the Global Methane Pledge. And COP President Al Jaber united dozens of companies in one initiative.
By Nico Beckert
After the speeches by the heads of state and government, the mood at the climate summit remains cautiously positive. Most speak of cooperation and necessary progress, and many new big promises have been made. But the controversial issues are only now on the table.
By Bernhard Pötter
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Lukas Knigge
