At its 62nd plenary session in Hangzhou, China, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) decided on the scope and structure of the seventh assessment report. However, an important part of the timetable was postponed again. This could affect the work on the next Global Stocktake.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the final go-ahead at the general meeting of the Neos as the smallest coalition partner, a three-party coalition has been formed in Austria. The cabinet under the new Chancellor Christian Stöcker (ÖVP) is to be sworn in on Monday.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is revising the vertical agreements in the automotive industry. It has launched a consultation on this. It is accepting responses until May 23.
By Markus Grabitz
The exchange of blows between Trump and Zelenskiy has also made waves in China – state media talk about a crisis of confidence within the West. On social networks, the mood fluctuates between mockery and unexpected respect.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following Trump's announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing threatens to take countermeasures. Beijing declared the accusation of fentanyl smuggling to be unfounded.
By Fabian Peltsch
For fear of data leaks and arrests, China advises its top AI researchers not to travel to the USA. Those who do travel must report their plans and submit a report on their return.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Commission has sent a paper to the participants of the Strategic Dialogue on Cars in preparation for the final round on Monday. Demands from manufacturers and suppliers, for example to avert the penalties and end the phase-out of combustion engines, are not addressed. The industry is disillusioned.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen wants to implement further measures to reduce bureaucracy for the current CAP funding period. There are already initial indications of what this will involve.
By Julia Dahm
