The DSA is supposed to bring more transparency and control over what happens on major online platforms and search engines. To achieve this, the Commission needs new staff and is therefore establishing a new team of experts.
By Corinna Visser
Nuclear expert Mycle Schneider deplores a "fact-free debate" on nuclear and climate. He says there is no evidence that nuclear technology plays an important role in the fight against global warming. And because time is of the essence, this debate is "absurd".
By Bernhard Pötter
The industrialized countries are helping Indonesia phase out coal to net zero in 2050 with 20 billion dollars. South Africa is the model for this "JETP" initiative for equitable energy transformation. But in Vietnam, India, and Senegal, the initiative is making little headway.
By Bernhard Pötter
Washington and Moscow are talking to each other again about the war in Ukraine. But in Brussels, there are hardly any signs of willingness to talk. The EU is siding more uncompromisingly than ever with Ukraine, as two meetings of foreign and defense ministers show.
By Eric Bonse
Germany and other countries, such as the Netherlands, have objections to the EU Commission's ideas for new fiscal rules. They fear that the planned analysis of debt sustainability will cause disputes between governments.
By Till Hoppe
At the G20 summit in Bali Xi Jinping stormed back onto the world political stage. He wants to regain diplomatic ground for China after his long Covid isolation. To do so, he is apparently even willing to compromise on the final declaration.
By Michael Radunski
A new law is to bring together China's various social points systems. It should be noted that many authorities with different goals have contributed to the draft. But it already points the way to a future with even closer-meshed monitoring.
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The fragile grain agreement between Russia and Ukraine expires at the end of the week. However, there is no alternative to exporting via the corridor, and the delivery target is even secondary, says Jan Jänsch, Head of Grain Trading at Baywa in an interview with Timo Landenberger. He calls on the EU to provide greater support for domestic production.
By Redaktion Table
In a few weeks, the Commission will present its proposal for a phase-out of internal combustion engines in commercial vehicles. In its study, the environmental organization T+E is now calling for e-fuels to play no role in trucks either. One scientist disagrees and doubts the seriousness of the study.
By Markus Grabitz
COP is about to have its first big clash: India and Europe plan to demand scaling back all fossil fuels in their final declaration. Opposition from China, the Gulf states and the USA is inevitable. But the decision will be made at the G20 summit.
By Bernhard Pötter
