Biodiversity and farm-to-fork strategies: Several EU action plans aim at a green transformation of agriculture. Time is pressing. However, translating these plans into concrete measures and laws is still a long way off.
By Timo Landenberger
Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.
By Redaktion Table
Around the International Green Week, the dispute over biofuels in Germany is picking up. Agriculture and industry associations view e-fuels as an important part of the transition in the transport sector. Environmental NGOs, on the other hand, criticize their use. An overview of the debates surrounding bioenergy. Will they remain niche?
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More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.
By Alexandra Endres
In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.
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The Industry Committee in the European Parliament calls for strict provisions for the protection of intellectual property to be included in the Chips Act. That should please Washington – if the member states go along.
By Till Hoppe
Sitiveni Rabuka, Fiji's new prime minister, feels neglected by the West and, barely in office, now opens up to China.
By Frank Sieren
Laboratory monkeys for medical trials have become scarce. China's export ban affects the European research landscape. A new EU rule further exacerbates the problem.
By Amelie Richter
The European Parliament is advocating stricter rules for political advertising on the Internet and is significantly tightening up the Commission's draft. The trilogue with the Council threatens a dispute.
By Eric Bonse
In many EU countries, the traditional partners from the Christian Democratic party family are weakening. That's why the party and parliamentary group leader Manfred Weber started looking for new partners a while ago. His poaching attempts are directed at the right-wing party spectrum.
By Markus Grabitz
