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
The latest agreement in the trade dispute between the US and China only ostensibly eases tensions. The main issues remain unresolved and the risks for the global economy are high.
By Jörn Petring
The insurance sector groans under the strain of maritime shipping. Accidents are increasing, largely due to lithium-ion batteries, which are mainly found in Chinese electric cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU climate target for 2040 is on the Commission's agenda for Wednesday. A first concrete draft outlines the target. However, not everyone in the College agrees with it. Von der Leyen, Ribera and Hoekstra have several options.
By Lukas Knigge
The new EU Space Act, proposed last week by Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, is shaping up to be a source of conflict among member states, aerospace companies, and especially the European Space Agency (ESA).
By Corinna Visser
At his first EU summit, the Chancellor sees a great willingness to "get the trade agreement off the ground now." Commission President von der Leyen also presents an idea for a new alternative to the WTO at the summit.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Commission is to present a roadmap by the fall showing how the European allies can finance the new NATO spending targets. The discussion on common debt was postponed for the time being at the EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
SB62 in Bonn was meant to pave the way to COP30 – but it barely succeeded. Disputes and strategic blockades exposed deep frustration over finance and a profound lack of trust. Brazil now faces a herculean task to prevent COP30 in Belém from ending in failure.
By Bernhard Pötter
