The EU ministers finalized their negotiation mandate for the UN Climate Conference in Dubai at the end of November on late Monday evening. The role of CCS is significantly restricted. However, the EU countries declined a heightened climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
At their annual meeting, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund agreed on reforms for more climate action: New visions, easier lending, voluntary contributions from states and private individuals. But for the time being, the necessary capital and more say for developing and emerging countries are not forthcoming.
By Bernhard Pötter
Late Monday evening, the EU ministers defined their negotiating mandate for the UN climate conference in Dubai at the end of November. The role of CCS will be significantly restricted. However, the EU countries rejected a higher climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
The West's share of the global economy has been declining for more than 70 years. Conversely, the role of China and the other BRICS countries is growing in importance. The figures are the reason why the BRICS are becoming more and more self-confident in the world.
By Frank Sieren
In the spring, the EU Commission announced its intention to reduce the reporting obligations for companies by a quarter, and now the authority is presenting concrete proposals. However, two important dossiers are missing from the new work program.
By Claire Stam
At the Lavrov-Wang meeting, China and Russia presented themselves as responsible superpowers working toward peace in the Middle East. They believe that only the USA is to blame for the conflicts there. Russia followed China's lead on the import ban on Japanese fish products. Meanwhile, tension is growing ahead of Putin's visit to Beijing.
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Politicians from Berlin and Brussels reacted with relief to the possible change of power in Poland, even though the final results are yet to be announced. And PiS leader Kaczyński could still try to rally a majority behind him after all.
By Redaktion Table
There is a gap in European air defense against maneuverable hypersonic weapons. The EU wants to solve the problem cost-effectively – but is funding two consortia at the same time.
By Gabriel Bub
The Digital Services Act is still only in force for a few providers. But the crisis caused by the attack on Israel left the EU Commission with no time to spare: It initiated the first investigation proceedings against platforms much earlier than intended. This is good news for EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton – this way, he could show before the European elections that the DSA is working.
By Falk Steiner
David O'Sullivan has been EU Sanctions Coordinator since the beginning of the year and, in his new role, has already visited a number of third countries to close the main loopholes in the sanctions regime against Russia. In an interview with Stephan Israel, the former top official and EU ambassador in Washington takes positive stock of the situation.
By Stephan Israel
