The Federal Environment Agency has quantified the follow-up costs of CO₂ emissions and underscored their significance for the economy and society. The estimates vary depending on how the interests of current and future generations are weighted.
By Lukas Knigge
The extreme rainfall in Spain, Portugal and Morocco at the beginning of the year was 11% more intense as a result of climate change. Daily peak rainfall was even 30% more severe, according to an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA). Nearly 50 people died in the floods.
By Lukas Bayer
According to a study, the new EU minimum standards for fossil fuel investments differentiate higher-quality products. However, many providers continue to market their funds using appealing terminology.
By Kai Schöneberg
Fragmented CO₂ pricing in the European Union could be improved to support more efficient climate policy. Experts call for greater harmonization, arguing that the direct exchange of emission allowances could lower prices and allocate resources more effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
In a paper, six member states express their support for maintaining the EU competition rules, which some larger member states hope to refine through the revision of the Merger Guidelines.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of combat drones for the German Armed Forces. At the same time, it capped the contracts at €1 billion each and stipulated that any additional call-offs beyond this ceiling will require renewed parliamentary approval.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
The European Parliament plans to classify companies with fewer than 1,000 employees in the new category of small mid-caps. These companies would benefit from exemptions, for example with regard to documentation requirements.
By Till Hoppe
Nine cities have applied to host the headquarters of the EU Customs Authority. The Council and Parliament will now vote on the candidates.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The EU wants to integrate the Western Balkan states into its roaming-free zone. This would be an intermediate step on the path to full membership and would mean that in future, citizens and businesses would be able to avoid roaming charges.
By Stephan Israel
From April onward, the World Food Programme (WFP) is expected to require additional funding to sustain its humanitarian operations in Somalia. Expectations toward the German government are correspondingly high, as the potential security repercussions would extend well beyond the country’s borders.
By Katharina Horban
