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Headwind from the US: Germany's banks stick to ESG.

Unlike in the US, German banks stay their ESG course. Large private banks stick to their climate plans.

By Redaktion Table

Tropical rainforests: How much area was lost in 2024.

For the first time, wildfires are the main cause of tropical rainforest loss. The destruction was unprecedented in 2024, according to an analysis by the World Resources Institute.

By Lukas Bayer

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Climate change: Heatwave hits breadbaskets.

Henan and Hebei experience the highest May temperatures ever recorded. Southern China, on the other hand, is plagued by heavy rain and flooding.

By Emily Kossak

Gaza war: EU to review association agreement with Israel.

The EU has announced a review of its Association Agreement with Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated after a meeting with EU foreign ministers that a clear majority supports the move.

By Stephan Israel

PWD: Monitoring group to oversee implementation of the directive.

As of Tuesday, the European Parliament has established a dedicated monitoring group to oversee the implementation of the Platform Work Directive (PWD) – one of the most complex legislative projects of the last term.

By Alina Leimbach

Syria: EU decides to end economic sanctions.

The EU wants to give Syria and its new government a chance and has decided to end the economic sanctions.

By Redaktion Table

Taiwan: President Lai calls for peace.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has now been in office for a year. On his anniversary, he calls on China to make peace, while stressing that Taiwan must prepare for war.

By Emily Kossak

Bundestag: CDU/CSU secures key security policy portfolios.

The CDU/CSU is marching through the committees on foreign and security policy. The fact that not even the chairmanship of the Development Aid Committee remained for the SPD is a source of annoyance.

By Markus Bickel

Sanctions: German bloggers penalized for spreading disinformation.

Two German bloggers have been spreading false information about Russia’s war against Ukraine for years. Now they’re facing consequences from the EU – and have been hit with sanctions.

By Almut Siefert