In her acceptance speech after receiving the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, she also made a pointed reference to the clash between Donald Trump and US universities, emphasizing: Europe is the place for academic freedom.
By Markus Grabitz
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of heatwaves. In recent years, there have been 30 additional heatwave days worldwide, according to new attribution research. And according to a forecast by the World Meteorological Organization, the average global temperature between 2025 and 2029 is expected to be 1.5 degrees higher than the historical average.
By Nico Beckert
A new study disproves the assumption that climate skeptics are hardly receptive to scientific arguments. Factual information could lead them to reconsider their view.
By Anja Graßl
An area the size of the Indian Ocean has become darker over the past 20 years, partly due to global warming. According to the study's authors, this is "one of the greatest losses of habitat on the planet."
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Energy demand in Germany increased by 5.5 percent in the first quarter, primarily due to the cold winter. According to AG Energiebilanzen, renewables supplied less energy – especially wind power and water.
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In a dramatic reversal, a US appeals court reinstated Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last night, just hours after the US Court of International Trade had blocked them. The move has thrown negotiations between the EU and the US into disarray.
By Markus Grabitz
Just ahead of the final trilogue negotiations on the EU’s Green Claims Directive, German industry associations are calling for a pause. Conservative MEPs are also urging the European Commission to conduct an impact assessment before moving forward.
By Alex Veit
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is calling for more time for companies to implement the EU’s AI Act. He also believes that some provisions of the law are already outdated.
By Corinna Visser
