The Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport has submitted the draft bill for the Digital Services Act for departmental approval. The law implements the national components of the Digital Services Act. The national coordinating body is to be based at the Federal Network Agency – but sharp criticism is immediately being voiced about the other responsibilities.
By Falk Steiner
With the electricity market reform, the Commission is to be able to put wind and solar parks out to tender in order to achieve the European target for renewables if necessary. But the financing is still unclear and the EU auctions could give less ambitious member states a new excuse for their own hesitation.
By Manuel Berkel
Xi Jinping has unexpectedly replaced the leadership of the important Rocket Force. There are two main theories about the reasons. More important, however, are the consequences – for Xi Jinping's position of power, the orientation of the Chinese military and ultimately for Taiwan and the United States.
By Michael Radunski
Featuring a luxury hotel and water park, the "Adora Magic City" is designed to captivate Chinese passengers. Europe's industry leaders remain composed. Their expectations from China were already disappointed years ago.
By Jörn Petring
After three weeks of negotiations at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, it is clear: There will be no green light for deep-sea mining until at least 2025. However, the debate on a moratorium was prevented – and the authority is under criticism for non-transparent structures and conflicts of interest.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A recent study shows enormous potential for storing CO2 in ancient submarine volcanoes. Regions off Portugal's coast indicate favorable geology. The narrative fits well with the current focus on CCS, but it has its gaps.
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Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and second-largest CO2 emitter after South Africa. Its energy policy is contradictory: Oil and gas finance the country. At the same time, the government wants to fight poverty and achieve net zero by 2060. Now, subsidies have been cut.
By Viktor Funk
Artificial intelligence can also be used for climate action. Business consultancies and scientists still see a lot of untapped potential. But there are also risks associated with higher energy consumption and climate-damaging uses.
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China was the largest buyer under the agreement to export Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea. Now Russia has terminated the deal – hitting its most important partner above all. China criticized the cutoff of shipments and the bombs on Ukrainian port infrastructure. But it is still unclear how Beijing will now position itself.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Preview Report Third Quarter 2023 of the Permanent Representation to the EU provides an overview of the decisions that will be made in the Council of Ministers after the summer break. The 20-page document, with which the German EU Embassy informs the federal ministries and the Chancellor's Office, makes it clear that Spain has set itself ambitious goals for the Council Presidency.
By Markus Grabitz
