The power plant strategy for new gas-fired power plants is to be followed by a capacity mechanism in 2028. The Federal Ministry of Economics intends to have experiences in other EU countries analyzed in detail.
By Manuel Berkel
According to the OECD, the Common Agricultural Policy needs to be improved if environmental measures are to be effective. However, the organization has words of praise for a particularly controversial EU law.
By Julia Dahm
Rheinmetall’s US subsidiary wants to repair Bradley infantry fighting vehicles damaged in the war in Ukraine. In the long term, however, the project is primarily about establishing more flexible supply chains for spare parts.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
SPD politician Rolf Mützenich regrets the cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China. He called for a willingness to engage in dialogue with the People’s Republic. At the same time, China remains a challenging partner in some areas.
By Leonardo Pape
The federal government must sell back most of the nationalized energy group Uniper by 2028. There will be no special climate requirements attached to the sale, such as a corporate strategy that aligns with the 1.5-degree limit. Now, the German Finance Ministry has responded.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU must not relent on the tariffs imposed by the United States, explained Bertram Kawlath, President of the German Mechanical Engineering Association. More than half of German machinery exports could be affected by steel and aluminum tariffs.
By Marion Bergermann
The extent of the damage in Jamaica is still completely uncertain and Hurricane Melissa is already raging over the next Caribbean islands. Meanwhile, funding commitments for all UN funds for climate-related disasters are falling.
By Lukas Knigge
The LNG terminal boom following the 2022 energy crisis is slowly coming to a standstill. An NGO warns of stranded investments in the face of falling gas demand. The IEA attributes the falling demand to one particular technology.
By Manuel Berkel
In less than a week, EU environment ministers want to adopt both the climate target for 2040 and the NDC for 2035. Although there is a lot of support for the drafts so far, agreement has yet to be reached.
By Lukas Knigge
In 2022, millions of people in Pakistan lost their homes and livelihoods due to flooding. Now 43 farmers are demanding the two German corporations pay "adequate" compensation as major emitters.
By Alexandra Endres
