The debate over Parliament’s own-initiative report on the 28th regime for European startups highlights the difficult balance between harmonization goals and political feasibility.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China’s car manufacturers have come to Brazil with big promises. Brazilian customers are open and curious about the new e-car options. However, it remains to be seen whether the Chinese brands will be able to establish themselves in the long term.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Shortly before the COP30, the most important finance ministers make cautious proposals for the future of climate financing. Why they were watered down – and what conflicts are looming at the climate conference.
By Nico Beckert
The energy-intensive industry is calling for the ETS to be adjusted. Otherwise, no emission allowances would remain after 2039. Experts say this step is unavoidable and not necessarily harmful to the climate.
By Lukas Knigge
While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.
By Andreas Landwehr
At the meeting of defence ministers, Mark Rutte will emphasize NATO’s leadership in future drone defense. The EU’s role should be limited to financing and coordinating procurement. The EU defense ministers will meet in the evening.
By Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
In Xinjiang, China has tested the first airship wind turbine with an output of 1 MW. Although technically visionary, it remains an economic experiment for the time being.
By Jörn Petring
Four years after the Glasgow Declaration on Forest Protection, new figures show no success: Global deforestation is barely declining. New developments are endangering the Brazilian rainforest. Meanwhile, experts from the Forest Declaration Assessment have high hopes for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility.
By Alexandra Endres
With the CCS Act and the climate protection agreements, the German government wants to drive forward the capture and storage of CO2. Climate scientists warn that investments in the conversion of production processes should not be neglected.
By Nico Beckert
On Oct. 24, the EU Parliament’s rapporteur will present his report on the digital euro. Fernando Navarrete Rojas (EPP) is himself skeptical about the dossier. However, there are more and more voices that see the digital currency as a strategic instrument.
By Corinna Visser
