At the climate conference in Baku, the first countries joined an initiative to increase the global capacity of energy storage systems sixfold. They also want to modernize and expand the electricity grids.
By Nico Beckert
After a number of well-known people called for reforms to the COP process on Thursday, the voices defending the basic structure of the climate conferences are now getting louder. However, they also see room for improvement.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany is hoping for private funding to tackle the climate crisis. As it is unclear whether this money will actually flow, activists are calling for Germany to fulfill its responsibility.
By Redaktion Table
At COP29, the EU states are demanding that rich emerging countries also contribute to climate financing alongside the developed countries. The countries most affected by climate change sense a diversionary tactic and are also demanding clear commitments from Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
It is one of the tasks that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set herself for the new mandate: a reform of public procurement. The German construction industry hopes that the revision of the current rules will lead to fairer competition for European companies.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Commission accuses Meta of linking its classified ad service Facebook Marketplace with its social network in such a way that competitors suffer unfair disadvantages as a result. The fine will be paid into the EU budget.
By Corinna Visser
On Thursday, the EU Commission approved financial contributions totaling €300 million for five cross-border procurements of military equipment. Five projects are to be supported with €60 million each.
By Stephan Israel
The Federal Republic of Germany is not taking sufficient care of its species-rich meadows, which are designated as Natura 2000 protected areas. This was ruled by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday.
By Merle Heusmann
Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Yesterday, the EU Parliament not only agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for the Deforestation Regulation. With the help of the right-wing parties and some liberals, the EPP was also able to ensure that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
