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Nature Credits: This is the EU's roadmap.

The EU wants to finance species protection privately with Nature Credits. This is the Commission's roadmap for developing the new instrument.

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Renewables: Little confidence in German government.

A majority of the population is calling for a "new start to the energy transition" from the new German government – but trust in the coalition is low according to a recent survey.

By Anja Graßl

Energy industry: The new government's tasks.

Due to the expansion of photovoltaics, the share of renewables in the electricity mix will have risen to 55% by 2024. The "Energy Transition Progress Monitor 2025" advocates more coordination in the expansion of the grid and renewables.

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ECB: Droughts threaten Europe's economic strength.

Europe's central bankers are sounding the alarm: Water scarcity is endangering large parts of the agricultural, manufacturing, mining and construction sectors. Not only the south of the continent is affected, the financial risks are enormous.

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Brazil: Senate facilitates fossil fuel projects and deforestation.

In the face of opposition from environmental NGOs and Environment Minister Marina Silva, the Brazilian Senate has passed a law that makes it much easier to approve projects that are harmful to the climate and the environment. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to approve the bill.

By Alexandra Endres

CDU/CSU: How the Climate Union is repositioning itself.

The climate wing of the CDU/CSU has re-elected its old board: Thomas Heilmann will continue to lead the "Climate Union" to defend emissions trading and urge the CDU/CSU-led federal government to do more to protect the climate.

By Bernhard Pötter

From BMZ to BMUKN: Nikolai Fichtner becomes spokesperson for Carsten Schneider.

The former head of the BMZ press office is moving to BUMKN as spokesperson for Carsten Schneider. His predecessor, Ulrich Schulte, will be responsible for marine conservation in the future.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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Chemical industry: Séjourné outlines action plan.

During his visit to Berlin, Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné focused on the chemical industry. The Frenchman also explained what the planned action plan must achieve to support the sector.

By Lukas Knigge

Made in China 2025: New study looks at internal debate.

The industrial policy strategy "Made in China 2025" stands for China's goal of becoming one of the world's leading and most competitive economies. A new study shows that society is proud of this progress and concerned about the social consequences.

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