On Wednesday, Canada submitted its national climate target for 2035 to the UN. Experts criticize the planned emission reductions as insufficient. Canada could also fail to meet the target for 2030, although the country claims to have achieved "good results."
By Lukas Bayer
The Commission has deleted 37 legislative initiatives from its work program. The AI Liability Directive also comes as a surprise at the last minute. This may already be a reaction to the USA's stance on regulation.
By Corinna Visser
Abolishing the German Building Energy Act and pursuing climate action in the building sector solely through a carbon price would make heating a luxury: This is revealed by a new study by the Öko-Institut and the Paritätischer Gesamtverband.
By Alexandra Endres
Climate change threatens Germany's national security, could lead to more migration and could also jeopardize Europe's stability. These are the findings of a joint study by the Bundeswehr University, the BND, PIK and Adelphi Research. Another new study shows that the economic damage could run into the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
Germany's subsidy system for wind and solar power plants needs to be reformed – to comply with EU regulations and to improve the coordination of generation and consumption. Agora Energiewende has now presented a proposal that focuses on Contracts for Difference, which are independent of actual production. The industry is critical of the proposal.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many climate scenarios are based on the assumption that billions of tons of CO2 will be reduced through "climate plantations" in order to meet the 1.5-degree limit. However, a new PIK study concludes that this is not feasible considering planetary boundaries.
By Lukas Bayer
The conservative ÖVP and the right-wing populist FPÖ have been unable to agree on a joint government. Federal President Van der Bellen now wants to meet with party representatives and find a way out of the political impasse. New elections or a minority government are also conceivable.
By Redaktion Table
BYD sold 46 percent more vehicles last year than in 2023. This puts the Group at the top of the Chinese car industry. Read what this means for foreign manufacturers at Table.Briefings.
By Emily Kossak
China's rural banks are being merged into larger institutions. Read Table.Briefings to find out whether this will prevent insolvencies in the future.
By Emily Kossak
Liu Weidong from the state-owned China South Industries Group has been accused of violating the law and disciplinary regulations. His group manufactures automobiles, defense equipment and high-tech industrial products.
By Emily Kossak
