The European Gas Storage Regulation is to be extended until the end of 2027. The German government would welcome more flexibility in the storage requirements, but the Commission is showing little concession.
By Manuel Berkel
Nowhere are the lithium levels in the blood of pregnant women as high as in Beijing. The causes are still unclear.
By Emily Kossak
Several countries have offered Thailand to take in the Uyghurs who were deported last week. Thailand is said not to have accepted these offers in favor of good relations with China.
By Emily Kossak
Adidas is once again experiencing double-digit growth in China. The People's Republic thus remains the third strongest market for the German sporting goods manufacturer. The US tariffs, on the other hand, are hardly a cause for concern.
By Fabian Peltsch
China announces major projects to combat climate change. These include a controversial hydropower plant in Tibet that could become the largest in the world.
By Emily Kossak
The Commission has removed the roadmap for phasing out Russian gas from the agenda for March 26 for the time being. The reason for this is the "latest geopolitical developments."
By Manuel Berkel
The association calls for the establishment of independent European suppliers in all relevant fields of technology. Contracts should therefore be awarded to European companies whenever possible.
By Till Hoppe
Climate action hardly plays a role at the National People's Congress. The Chinese government's Work Report mentions very few new climate targets. Analysts say that Beijing is currently not focusing on lowering emissions.
By Nico Beckert
German demand for heat pumps picked up in February, as new data on subsidy applications to the German development bank KfW shows. However, the German government's target of 500,000 installed heat pumps per year is still out of reach.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Should Ireland miss its EU climate targets, it would have to pay significantly more money to EU member states than previously assumed. A joint report by the Irish Climate Council and the Fiscal Council shows that targeted investments could more than halve the climate fines – and would only cost half as much as the looming penalty.
By Lukas Bayer
