On Tuesday, UN head Guterres presented strict rules against corporate greenwashing for climate protection. The next day, US climate czar Kerry presented conflicting plans. The US government desperately seeks money for climate protection out of fear of the Republicans.
By Bernhard Pötter
Even if the count is still ongoing: US President Biden emerges stronger from the midterm congressional elections. In the EU, this is seen with relief. But there are likely to be further conflicts, particularly over trade policy.
By Till Hoppe
The criticism of COP27 host Egypt from civil society is mounting. High prices, surveillance and further repression prevent activists and NGOs from doing their work. While the conference is still underway, a human rights activist who has been imprisoned for many years faces death.
By Lukas Knigge
On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented its proposal for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact. It aims to secure the debt sustainability of the 27 EU states and, at the same time, promote investment and reforms for more growth.
By Redaktion Table
China's carbon emissions have been falling for the past year. Will it soon reach its peak? Currently, the pandemic and real estate woes are curbing economic growth, provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs, and carbon-intensive industries are announcing new climate plans. Only with a swift emissions peak will the Paris climate targets remain in reach.
By Nico Beckert
China's CO2 emissions have been falling for four quarters. The Covid pandemic and the real estate crisis are curbing economic growth. Provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs. Carbon-heavy industries announce new climate plans. The largest emitter could soon reach its emission peak – and urgently so in order to meet the Paris climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?
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Macron disgruntled about Chancellor Scholz's trip to China, Council of Ministers adjourned: Relations between Berlin and Paris have been less than harmonious of late. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the two chairmen of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly talk about differences of opinion, misunderstandings and the impetus needed for joint armaments projects.
By Till Hoppe
Yesterday, Lara Wolters (S D) published her report on corporate due diligence. As expected, the text is significantly stricter than the proposal presented by the Commission in February. This means Wolters is in for some difficult negotiations: Discussions in the Council are going in the opposite direction.
By Charlotte Wirth
In a night session, the negotiators from the EU Commission, Parliament and Council agreed to raise the emission reduction targets of the member states, in some cases significantly. The trilogue agreement on the Effort Sharing Regulation is also likely to be heard in Sharm el-Sheikh.
By Lukas Knigge
