One of the positive goals at COP28 is tripling renewable energies, something that many countries can get behind. However, there are some hurdles to overcome to achieve this goal.
By Nico Beckert
At the federal delegates' conference in Karlsruhe today, the Greens want to determine their personnel and program for the 2024 European elections. At the start of the party conference on Thursday evening, however, the focus was on completely different topics.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany, France, and Italy want to exempt foundation models from the strict regulation in the AI Act – and have thus brought the negotiations to a standstill. Daniel Privitera, Head of the Center for AI Risks and Impacts (KIRA), explains in an interview with Corinna Visser why it would harm Europe to let developers in the USA write their own rules.
By Corinna Visser
Following the triumph of the far-right in the Dutch elections, the search for causes is beginning. Observers believe that the outgoing head of government Mark Rutte and his liberal party are partly responsible.
By Eric Bonse
EU budget, debt rules, industrial policy: The ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court is likely to have an impact on the European Union. How much depends on the decisions made by the Berlin coalition. A classification.
By Till Hoppe
Companies from other sectors are giving traditional car companies serious competition. Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will launch its first EV in early 2024. A plant capable of manufacturing 200,000 vehicles annually is already ready.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Concerns are mounting about the performance of medium-sized and smaller institutions: Another financial conglomerate that provided the Chinese property sector with billions is insolvent. China's financial regulator now allows banks to issue unsecured short-term loans.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Parliament takes stock almost three years after Brexit. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between Brussels and London has reduced the expected economic damage. There is a need for expansion in foreign and security policy.
By Markus Grabitz
As COP28 is about to kick off, the New Climate Institute presents an encouraging report on climate policy. Although progress is insufficient and too slow, there is hope. Thanks to a change of opinion, ambitious targets, pressure on investments and the surprising success of renewables.
By Bernhard Pötter
The European Parliament is having an emotional debate about the planned, controversial Spanish amnesty law. EPP group leader Manfred Weber criticizes that Pedro Sánchez has broken the principle of the rule of law out of selfishness. At the same time, Sánchez's new cabinet is taking shape.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
