The German "Climate Adaptation Week" aims to make it clear: The effects of the climate crisis are also clearly felt in Germany. In today's special interview, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke demands that authorities and planners anchor adaptation in everyday life. And she calls for a reorienting agricultural policy, which has worked "against nature for centuries."
By Bernhard Pötter
The reform of the European electricity market is in danger of failing due to the industrial policy interests of France and Germany, warns the Eurelectric President and Eon CEO. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Leonhard Birnbaum talks about industrial electricity prices, capacity mechanisms and a lack of priorities in EU policy.
By Manuel Berkel
China is reacting angrily to the EU's threat of punitive tariffs on EVs. The move is pure protectionism and would have negative consequences for trade between China and Europe. In the EU, too, subsidies are flowing into the development of the EV industry.
By Felix Lee
On Oct. 15, Poland will elect a new parliament. The election campaign shows how unequally the power of the various parties is distributed. The ruling PiS party can rely on support from the media and state-owned corporations – and is handing out expensive election gifts.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing presents a plan for peaceful unification with Taiwan. With much pathos and emphasis on economic opportunities, China courts the Taiwanese people and their companies. And simultaneously dispatches warships and fighter jets.
By Michael Radunski
China reacted angrily to the announcement by EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen to have Chinese EV subsidies scrutinized and warned of consequences. This procedure could, in fact, also affect European carmakers.
By Felix Lee
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
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
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
