In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is presenting his package for a military Schengen area today. The proposal provides for simplified approval procedures, digitalization and a mechanism for rapid deployment of troops in times of crisis.
By Stephan Israel
French President Macron appeared more enthusiastic than German Chancellor Merz on Tuesday evening when they discussed the future of FCAS. However, Germany is likely to have more options if the partners involved cannot agree on how to continue the program.
By Gabriel Bub and Nana Brink
A global methane agreement faces a number of hurdles: Fossil-fuel countries are already resisting regulations, and methane reduction in the fossil fuel industry and agriculture is not as easy to implement as is often assumed.
By Nico Beckert
Carsten Schneider is attending his first world climate conference. While getting eagerly involved in the negotiations and showing interest and empathy for the host nation and the most vulnerable countries, he is often struggling to justify his government’s decisions.
By Lukas Knigge
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is signaling a deliberate return to calm and collaboration during his inaugural visit to China.
By Amelie Richter
Malaysia is a global hub for semiconductor assembly. Chips are assembled, tested and packaged in the country. Now Malaysia wants to climb higher in the global value chain. Numerous German companies are already on the ground.
By Leonardo Pape
Germany will continue to provide EUR 60 million for the Adaptation Fund in 2025. However, this does not resolve the dispute over adaptation funding at COP30. And the adaptation target could be postponed further into the future.
By Alexandra Endres
France is campaigning for a European coalition against the Russian shadow fleet. Germany in particular should take stronger action against suspicious ships. The topic could soon be on the agenda of the National Security Council.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The EU Commission’s market integration package is intended to bundle a series of politically controversial standardization and centralization projects. This should increase the likelihood of progress being made.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
