The EU Court of Auditors has identified clear deficiencies in the EU's climate change adaptation policy. Despite high financial resources, the measures lag behind the ambitious targets, and in some cases, they even lead to maladaptation.
By Lukas Knigge
A new Agora study considers climate neutrality in Germany to be achievable by 2045. However, politicians would have to do more than they have so far.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is about to enter an "age of electricity." Demand for fossil fuels could fall slightly before 2030. OPEC also revised its forecasts and expects lower growth in oil demand.
By Nico Beckert
In 2023, much more associated gas was flared during oil and gas production than in the previous year, increasing CO2 emissions by seven percent. Yet reducing flaring is actually considered a climate action measure that can be implemented quickly.
By Nico Beckert
Germany votes against countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Now Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending the decision before the Bundestag.
By Marcel Grzanna
The human rights lawyer Lu Siwei is formally arrested one year after his extradition from Laos to China. He shares his tiny cell with 26 fellow prisoners.
By Marcel Grzanna
The SCO has met in Pakistan. In their joint closing statement, the states backed China's concerns and criticized increasing "protectionist trade measures".
By Amelie Richter
The Federal Ministry of Finance argues that the excessive expenditure could require an extension of the consolidation period in accordance with EU rules. The background to this is the ongoing budget dispute.
By Till Hoppe
China's statistics bureau will present the GDP figures for the third quarter tomorrow. Analysts are expecting extremely weak data. The figures are forcing Beijing to change its strategy.
By Jörn Petring
EU Commission Vice-President Šefčovič pleaded with EU ministers to conclude negotiations with Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship by the end of 2024. The member states showed no understanding for the demand for a unilateral safeguard clause on immigration.
By Stephan Israel
