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Climate lawsuit against RWE: The role of science

The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.

By Alexandra Endres

EU arms initiative: Commission proposes 'Buy European' criteria

The Commission is proposing to restrict investments from the SAFE instrument to European manufacturers. It is still unclear how many member states want to benefit from SAFE. There is also criticism of the use of the national escape clause to circumvent EU debt rules.

By Marc Winkelmann

Savings and investment union: New urgency meets old lines of conflict.

Shortly before the EU summit deals with the issue, the Commission presents its ideas for the savings and investment union. There are still tensions regarding centralized market supervision. European savings and investment accounts are also intended to help mobilize capital for European investments.

By Marc Winkelmann

Climate target 2045: What the new government must do to meet it

According to official figures, the traffic light coalition has a positive climate balance: The statutory emission reductions of 65% will probably be achieved by 2030. However, for the 2040 and 2045 targets, a new government will have to make a lot of changes, especially in the areas of transport and buildings.

By Bernhard Pötter

Consumption: How long will the Chinese spend more money?

Purchase incentives for Chinese consumers are beginning to bear fruit. However, in the past, China has only managed to boost domestic consumption temporarily. The economic planners now want to get to the root of the problem with paid leave and childcare support.

By Marcel Grzanna