The Danish Council Presidency has presented a new compromise for the position of the Member States at the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. There are strong doubts as to whether it is capable of winning a majority.
By Markus Grabitz
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) spoke on the phone with China’s Trade Minister Wang Wentao. Topics discussed included semiconductor deliveries, Chinese export controls and the role of the Netherlands in the Nexperia case.
By Amelie Richter
Burger King China has a new majority shareholder: the Chinese private equity firm CPE. This should boost the fast food chain’s growth in China.
By Redaktion Table
China is calling on industrialized countries to adhere to the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities.” China will not participate in a project to protect Brazil’s rainforests.
By Redaktion Table
Renault is apparently abandoning its development of an electric motor without rare earths. Instead, they are now looking for a cheaper Chinese supplier, according to insiders.
By Redaktion Table
The draft of the European Democracy Shield includes provisions for a new coordination body that pools expertise from member states, EU institutions and civil society. Another new feature is a crisis protocol for disinformation incidents.
By Corinna Visser
The chair of the Christian Democrat EPP group in the EU Parliament is calling for stricter regulation of online platforms. Their algorithms are ”a public good” and must be made transparent.
By Till Hoppe
The CDU/CSU wants to abolish the 65% renewables requirement for new heating systems, while the SPD has so far remained committed to it. The outcome of the dispute remains to be seen.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Bloomberg Philanthropies Foundation will fill the gap in the UN Climate Change Secretariat’s core budget, UNFCCC head Simon Stiell has announced. Following the withdrawal of the USA and the poor payment discipline of many countries, large gaps have recently opened up in the budget.
By Lukas Bayer and Bernhard Pötter
China’s emissions have not risen for 18 months, and in some cases have even fallen slightly. While many sectors are making progress, the chemical industry is falling behind.
By Nico Beckert
