Today, the European Parliament votes on the Nature Restoration Law. Rarely has an EU project been so controversial. But it's not just about protecting nature, it's also about protecting the climate. Restoring drained peatlands can play a decisive role in achieving CO2 reduction targets.
By Timo Landenberger
Following the bribery scandal in the European Parliament, President Roberta Metsola has drawn up a reform catalog with 14 points. It is now becoming clear which compromises on the Rules of Procedure are acceptable to the consensus.
By Markus Grabitz
China has achieved a world record in nuclear fusion: Researchers managed to maintain a high plasma temperature for an extended time. Fusion is expected to be an important element of China's energy policy someday.
By Frank Sieren
While countries like Germany have been debating the pros and cons of carbon storage for years, the technology has long been seen as part of the solution in China's fight against climate change. For the first time, state-owned energy companies have now constructed an offshore storage facility in the South China Sea.
By Jörn Petring
By last Sunday, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was supposed to present a set of rules for mining in the deep sea. This deadline has passed without any result, so the current negotiations are mainly about how to proceed without rules. More and more countries and the EU are calling for a moratorium.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A brutal price war has erupted on China's electric car market. This may soon be the downfall of many manufacturers. A "truce" has not even lasted two days. US manufacturer Tesla now lures new customers with a premium after company founder Elon Musk had previously declared his support for socialist core values.
By Redaktion Table
With substantial financial and personnel contributions, China expands its influence in UN organizations. It is a way of asserting national interests: Directors from the People's Republic broker contracts with Chinese companies, deepen cooperation with their government and aim to upset the prevailing value system.
By Marcel Grzanna
Over the past few years, a growing number of organizations in China that support the rights of the LGBTQ community have been forced to close down. The CCP propagates classic role models. Yet people who move outside gender norms have never been more visible.
By Fabian Peltsch
In the fuss about the Building Energy Act, one central question remains unanswered: What happens to gas networks that are not converted to hydrogen? In Berlin, the issue is being pushed aside, but important points on the EU gas market package for decommissioning are being set in the trilogue.
By Manuel Berkel
Today the Bureau of the European Parliament discusses stricter measures against sexual, psychological and physical harassment. The MeToo group in the EP had written to all EP staff in advance and asked for their experience. The results indicate a great need for action.
By Markus Grabitz
