Contrary to announcements, the Social Democrats in Lithuania want to form a government with Nemunas' populist party Dawn. The party leader has repeatedly attracted attention for his anti-Semitic statements. There is sharp international criticism.
By Redaktion Table
Lead markets for green steel and a Buy European Act: MEPs from several political groups have formulated their industrial policy positions.
By Manuel Berkel
The International Rescue Committee calls on governments to focus climate finance more on "underserved populations" in conflict areas and provide more funding for resilience and prevention.
By Alexandra Endres
As countries are not in a position to finance the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere to the extent required in the future, PIK and KfW are proposing a new financial institution at COP29. CO2 removal is to be integrated into the existing emissions trading system.
By Alexandra Endres
If the US leaves the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the largest financier of the UN Secretariat will also leave. This would mean further restrictions for climate action work – and China would probably become the central donor.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Asian Development Bank is increasing its climate-related lending. This is made possible by government guarantees from the USA and Japan.
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In the coming years, renewables will have to be expanded twice as fast as before if the international community wants to achieve its goal of tripling capacity by 2030. IRENA has calculated that investments of $31.5 trillion are needed in the energy system.
By Nico Beckert
COP29 will once again make little progress in the agrifood sector this year. This is the prediction of the NGO Germanwatch, which is calling for clear targets to be set for financing the transformation of global food systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By Kira Huth
Following the announcement of higher local government debt, the head of the Chinese central bank, Pan Gongsheng, is following up. However, observers remain skeptical whether Beijing's steps will lead to a short-term economic boost.
By Amelie Richter
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs aims to deep international partnerships. The focus is on one area in particular: German-Taiwanese cooperation in the semiconductor sector.
By Amelie Richter
