The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research has withdrawn its Nature study on climate damage and plans to resubmit it. Critics had pointed out errors in the economic data from Uzbekistan. However, its findings remain largely unchanged.
By Lukas Bayer
Following her arrest and investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office on suspicion of fraud in connection with the College of Europe, Federica Mogherini has spoken out about the allegations.
By Marion Bergermann
The dominance of the People’s Republic in this booming sector is increasingly becoming a threat to Germany and Europe. A study by the Ariadne Project identifies ways to reverse this trend.
By Kai Schöneberg
EU plans for the electrification of company car fleets could contribute to a sales boom for European car manufacturers. According to a T&E study, German manufacturers in particular would benefit from the Europe-wide regulations.
By Lukas Knigge
There are plans for 279 new LNG projects worldwide that could generate ten billion tons of CO₂ by 2030. Despite a COP decision to move away from fossil fuels, fossil fuel infrastructure continues to be expanded.
By Bernhard Pötter
Import bans on ICE vehicles, expansion of charging infrastructure and battery exchange stations: According to an analysis by Agora Verkehrswende, the continent is ideally placed to leapfrog the age of the internal combustion engine.
By Kai Schöneberg
Thailand is planning to introduce an emissions trading system and new carbon taxes. The cabinet proposal still has to be approved by parliament and a start date is not yet known.
By Lukas Bayer
The steel industry supports the push for green steel in car emission limits, but warns against duplication of carbon dioxide reductions and says lawmakers must regulate the exact structure of the proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
In a letter to the German government, seven business associations have demanded implementation of the coalition agreement. They call for the trilogue on the sustainability omnibus to support a reduction in red tape for the private sector.
By Markus Grabitz
A new US law requires a regular review of the guidelines for dealing with Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Mercator Institute for China Studies warns of considerable consequences in view of increasing tensions in East Asia – including for Germany.
By Julia Fiedler
