The 15th five-year plan in March will determine China's climate course until 2030. Although Xi Jinping announced ambitious climate targets, economic pressure and geopolitical tensions point to more cautious measures.
By Nico Beckert
The United States intends to withdraw from global organizations for climate protection and renewables. Legal details are unclear, but the setback for funding and science is huge. The US wants to continue to exert influence in some energy committees.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German government plans to present its climate protection program in March. Business associations are calling for more protection against foreign competition and more subsidies. Environmental associations are pushing for stricter regulations in the transport sector. They warn against backsliding.
By Nico Beckert
The crackdown on two climate NGOs highlights the contradictions between official energy policy and dependence on fossil fuels. A law criminalizes foreign support for activism. The accusation against environmental groups: violation of national interests.
By Urmi Goswami
Copper exports could be a way out of debt for Zambia. However, the geopolitical power struggle between China, Europe and the US is evident in the transportation routes.
By Andreas Sieren
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has presented its reform plan entitled “Shaping the Global Future Together.” Development cooperation is to be geared towards new geopolitical realities and more clearly aligned with German interests.
By David Renke
The new head of WindEurope, Tinne Van der Straeten, is calling for contracts for difference for offshore wind farms. The association sees this as a means of combating increased costs and uncertainties in wind energy generation.
By Manuel Berkel
Sweden’s accession to NATO is also benefiting the Swedish arms industry: The defense all-rounder Saab is advancing into European markets, with Germany a particular focus. At the same time, the company must find ways to work through its full order books.
By Gabriel Bub
The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.
By Markus Bickel
While the US is mesmerized by large language models (LLMs), European AI experts and research sponsors are pursuing alternatives. One of these projects was initiated by the German agency Sprind.
By David Matthews and Martin Greenacre
