The attempt by right-wing MEPs to further weaken the CO₂ border adjustment mechanism failed in the European Parliament's Trade Committee on Wednesday. Instead, the committee members confirmed the EU Commission's proposal.
By Lukas Knigge
17 heads of state from various country groups reaffirmed their commitment to climate action at a virtual summit. The USA was not present. UN chief Guterres warns that no government can stop the expansion of renewables.
By Bernhard Pötter
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Christian Democratic party family EPP will meet for its congress in Valencia. The party reform will be voted on, and a new party leadership will be elected. EPP leader Manfred Weber does not have to reckon with an opposing candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
The SPD.Klima.Gerecht group, which includes young social democratic climate activists, calls for the German coalition contract to be rejected as it does not take climate action seriously. Member of the Bundestag Nina Scheer disagrees.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Egypt is a long-standing ally of the USA. However, the latter is withdrawing from the region under Trump. Egypt and China have now conducted joint military exercises for the first time.
By Katrin Klein
The government in Beijing needs to boost domestic consumption in order to cushion the impact of the trade dispute. To this end, foreign players are now allowed to invest in more sectors.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Following subsidy applications, heat pump sales figures have also risen significantly. However, the industry warns against further disrupting the market with a renewed debate about requirements and subsidy levels.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The World Bank spent less on climate change adaptation in 2024 than in previous years. Climate change could take a back seat at the spring meeting of the World Bank and the IMF.
By Nico Beckert
EU member states should also be able to use research and cohesion funds for the development of dual-use products. The EU Commission has presented a corresponding regulation that should allow existing funding programs more flexibility.
By Stephan Israel
