Fridays for Future are calling for protests tomorrow, and the Last Generation wants to bring Berlin to a standstill starting next Monday. However, the number of protest participants is declining, and so is the support for the protests in society. Where does the climate movement stand in Germany and in the world?
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Modernization and decarbonization go hand in hand, emphasizes Ursula von der Leyen, heralding the next phase of the Green Deal. This is based on dialogs with industry and farmers as well as a wind power package. However, she did not reveal details.
By Lukas Knigge
Actually, the interim assessment of global climate policy is clear: The UN's long-awaited "Global Stocktake" shows the gaps and omissions in climate action three months before COP28, and attention is low. But the text contains some surprises.
By Bernhard Pötter
Paris has been calling for punitive tariffs on EVs from China for some time, and Ursula von der Leyen is now adopting the position. German premium brands in particular fear Chinese retaliation. Beijing speaks of pure protectionism.
By Markus Grabitz
Incumbent Tsai Ing-wen (DPP) cannot run for re-election in the presidential elections in January after eight years in office. With four candidates in the race, one thing is certain: The next president will be a man.
By David Demes
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen positioned herself for a second term as EU Commission President with her speech. The State of the European Union (SOTEU) contained much praise for the Commission's work in recent years but also provided insights into the future, with China playing a central role.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission intends to investigate whether China heavily subsidizes its EVs, which could lead to tariffs. The German industry strongly opposes this move, fearing retaliation from Beijing.
By Markus Grabitz
Von der Leyen advocates admitting Ukraine and other candidates to the EU and at the same time deepening European integration. She avoids concrete reform proposals – probably well-calculated.
By Till Hoppe
Modernization and decarbonization go hand in hand, emphasizes Ursula von der Leyen, heralding the next phase of the Green Deal. This is based on dialogs with industry and farmers as well as a wind power package. However, she did not reveal details.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government promises that the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven will be used to import carbon-neutral synthetic natural gas. But a new study commissioned by the think tank Agora Energie and available to Table.Media shows that many unresolved problems remain: The technology is untested, its profitability is questionable, and it could delay the conversion of gas pipelines to hydrogen.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
