In his first speech on National Day, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te rejected Chinese territorial claims and defended Taiwan's sovereignty in unusually clear terms. As expected, China's Foreign Ministry reacted harshly.
By Fabian Peltsch
Germany has been criticized for its border controls. However, the German government apparently wants to stick with them for the time being. It is waiting for European solutions to protect the EU's external borders.
By Eric Bonse
NGOs demand that renewable energies be expanded even faster to ensure that coal, oil and gas are removed from the electricity mix in time. According to a new IEA study, countries could narrowly miss their target of tripling renewables by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
A new study by the IW shows how important data centers are for Europe's digital sovereignty. A lack of infrastructure jeopardizes innovative strength and competitiveness.
By Corinna Visser
Following the uproar over a possible restructuring of the multiannual financial framework, Parliament's rapporteur is calming down. A serious debate can only begin with the new Commission, says Siegfried Mureşan. Meanwhile, the EU Court of Auditors' annual report gives the EU budget a bad report card.
By Marc Winkelmann
In order to boost the European capital markets, the EU Commission wants to simplify the securitization of bank loans. It has initiated a consultation procedure to prepare a legislative proposal.
By Marc Winkelmann
In the European Parliament, outgoing Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has announced that the EU will take swift action against high housing costs. Something should be done quickly, especially with regard to energy prices.
By Alina Leimbach
Chile has recently greatly improved its climate policy. The expansion of renewables and the coal phase-out are being implemented quickly, but enormous challenges remain.
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Global deforestation again increased in 2023, making achieving the internationally agreed-upon deforestation halt by 2030 increasingly difficult. A new report shows the reasons why the target will not be met.
By Lukas Bayer
Global CO2 emissions could peak this year. This is suggested by a report from a Norwegian consultancy firm.
By Lukas Bayer
