The EU institutions have agreed on higher renewables targets and a permanent acceleration of planning. France, on the other hand, largely failed with its push to have nuclear energy counted as renewable.
By Manuel Berkel
China's new Premier continues his economic charm offensive at the "Asian Davos". Clear criticism of China and the USA is voiced at the event by his counterpart from Singapore.
By Jörn Petring
In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.
By Amelie Richter
Last week, EU Research Commissioner Mariya Gabriel opened the first "European Innovation Days" in Silicon Valley, aimed at sparking interest in Europe among US startups and investors. She spoke with Manfred Ronzheimer about the intentions and successes of her US mission.
By Redaktion Table
Women are significantly more likely to be injured in road accidents, a fact that has been known since the 1960s. However, EU legislation still does not require vehicles to be tested using female crash test dummies. The EU Transport Committee is now calling on the Commission to take responsibility.
By Charlotte Wirth
Germany needs more immigration – because there is plenty of work available. However, the plans presented yesterday by the federal government are not only met with joy by European neighbors. Berlin is also playing its own game in this regard.
By Falk Steiner
The Cyclone left hundreds dead and several hundred thousand people in emergency shelters. The United Nations now fears a rise in cholera cases. In a warmer future, storms like Freddy could occur even more frequently, according to climate science.
By Alexandra Endres
Germany's governing parties, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have restructured Germany's climate policy with numerous new regulations and adjustments. After long negotiations and months of dispute – especially on buildings and transport – the party leaders agreed on various points on Tuesday.
By Bernhard Pötter
What obligations do states have to protect the climate? And what consequences do polluters face? With the support of the UN General Assembly, Vanuatu is now taking these questions to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This could fuel the climate negotiations – or block everything.
By Bernhard Pötter
A recent report by the International Renewable Energy (IRENA) warns that only an immediate and drastic expansion of renewables can help meet the climate targets. However, IRENA head Francesco La Camera is not optimistic.
By Bernhard Pötter
