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SU7: Xiaomi will cooperate with the police after fatal crash.

Xiaomi has handed over the driving and system data to the police after a fatal crash involving an SU7 last weekend. The vehicle was on autopilot until shortly before the crash.

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Kallas: USA should exert more pressure on the Kremlin.

The USA had initiated the shuttle diplomacy with a view to a ceasefire and now had a duty, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas at a meeting in the Weimar+ format in Madrid. Washington must exert pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

By Stephan Israel

Trade dispute: EU states strive for unity.

Member States and the EU Commission are gearing up for Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo. It is still unclear what exactly the US President has in mind.

By Till Hoppe

EIB: launch of Housing Action Plan delayed.

Contrary to expectations, the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank has not yet given the green light for the development bank's new Housing Action Plan.

By Alina Leimbach

Ministry of Transport: Speed limit on freeways has little climate benefit.

A speed limit on freeways brings lower CO₂ savings than expected, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and published in the middle of the ongoing coalition negotiations.

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Finland: Coal phase-out almost complete.

Wind power has largely replaced coal-fired power generation in Finland. When the Salmisaari power plant closes on April 1, the share of coal in the country's electricity mix is set to fall below one percent.

By Alexandra Endres

COP31: Australia's opposition does not want to host climate conference.

Australia's opposition does not want to host the COP31 climate conference next year. Yet, many experts see this as a great opportunity.

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Energy expert: Invest in large-scale batteries instead of gas-fired power plants.

Berlin energy expert and former SPD member of parliament Klaus Mindrup recommends installing large-scale batteries for energy security instead of investing in new gas-fired power plants. He uses California as a role model.

By Horand Knaup

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Renewables: Agreement to accelerate expansion.

Industry, local governments and environmental groups have issued a joint declaration calling for the rapid and environmentally friendly expansion of renewable energies. Those involved hope to overcome resistance to projects.

By Lukas Knigge