Prime Minister Meloni has declared a state of emergency due to rising migration numbers. She wants to control the problem through energy deals with African countries. In return, they are to ensure stricter migration policies.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Till Hoppe
The British government wants to move the country toward net-zero emissions by mid-century. But its latest plans have generally been met with disappointment: They are accused of not being bold enough. Also, the plans contain few proposals for financing climate action.
By Redaktion Table
The strategy paper from the CDU and CSU expresses concerns about naivety and lack of knowledge towards China. They propose a central competence center for the federal government as a solution.
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Taiwan's indigenous population is more visible today than ever before. For the democratic government in Taipei, they represent a Taiwanese identity that has nothing to do with mainland China. However, discrimination remains a problem.
By Fabian Peltsch
The spring meeting of the World Bank and IMF might bring a little more money for the climate. But that is not enough, says the President of the World Resources Institute, Ani Dasgupta: The entire financial system must be reviewed, he says. Details could emerge at the financial summit of French President Macron.
By Alexandra Endres
Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.
By Timo Landenberger
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) – an important institution for standardization in Europe – is protesting against the Commission's plans for SEP regulation. Despite criticism, the Commission continues to adhere to its timetable for the patent package.
By Markus Grabitz
For the German manufacturers, the Auto Shanghai exhibition is the moment of truth. They are present at the world's most important car show with too few new cars and many worries. For the first time in three years, the exhibition is once again taking place with international exhibitors.
By Frank Sieren
