During his first appointment with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set a clear tone – and positioned Berlin closer to the EU line. Despite polite words, it became clear that the differences with Beijing on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine remain. A sneak peek of the EU-China summit.
By Amelie Richter
At a conference in Exeter, UK, scientists discuss the risk that the Atlantic overturning circulation, for example, could soon tip over. The UK government is developing a warning system. Technical developments offer hope.
By Toralf Staud
France, Spain, Brazil, South Africa and other countries want to push ahead with the introduction of new taxes and levies for climate finance. Billions are to be mobilized with a billionaire's tax and levies on the premium flight segment.
By Nico Beckert
Just ahead of the deadline for the suspension of Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, China’s leadership is pushing for constructive relations with Japan and South Korea. The East Asian neighbors, in turn, are keeping their options open – especially through regional trade agreements.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese AI frontrunner DeepSeek, after its meteoric rise in January, is now struggling to make the next technological leap. One key reason: US export controls are taking their toll. Developers are grappling with hardware shortages and a lack of viable alternatives.
By Jörn Petring
The new EU climate target of a 90 percent reduction in emissions by 2040 is ambitious, but according to voices in Brussels, it is more flexible than before. The industry will receive aid for exports and also wants to use foreign credits in the ETS.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission is planning to equip its 2040 climate target with certain flexibilities. The use of international certificates is meant to ease the burden of decarbonization. However, the draft of the new climate goal proposes significant limitations on their use.
By Lukas Knigge
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) mandates that German oil and gas companies begin storing CO2 starting in 2030. This week, they were required to report on how they plan to fulfill those obligations. Despite recent announcements from Berlin, it’s increasingly clear that the actual storage sites will likely be located abroad.
By Manuel Berkel
China's export restrictions on rare earths have made Europe feel its economic dependence very clearly for the first time. This could also jeopardize Europe's security.
By Angela Köckritz
Aleksandar Vučić is ignoring the calls for his resignation from Serbia's protest movement. He had a "useful discussion" with Ursula von der Leyen about Serbia's path to the EU, he said after an exchange with the Commission President in Seville.
By Frank Stier
