In the Climate Change Performance Index compiled by Germanwatch and the New Climate Institute, Germany ranks only 16th out of 63 countries. The main reason is the lack of progress in buildings and transport. Overall, however, the authors see reason for hope.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Germany is providing €60 million in climate financing to replenish the Adaptation Fund. The money comes from the current budget, so the flow of funds is considered secure.
By Nico Beckert
The ban will come into force one day after publication in the Official Journal and will initially apply for three years. The Xinjiang region in particular will come under the spotlight as a result of the ban.
By Amelie Richter
According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is planning to make China more accountable for access to the European market with stricter regulations for clean technologies.
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On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two addressed key issues such as the war in Ukraine and joint trade. Taiwan and the EV tariffs were also discussed.
By Amelie Richter
The incident is reminiscent of a similar event in 2023, when the Baltic Connector between Finland and Estonia was damaged.
By Amelie Richter
Another former employee of the Chinese securities regulator CSRC has disappeared. According to the business magazine Caixin, he is being investigated for corruption.
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In order to avoid customs duties, French cognac manufacturer Hennessy is considering relocating bottling to China on a trial basis. Hundreds of employees at the plant in the south of France took to the streets in protest.
By Redaktion Table
The German government must decide by Wednesday whether it will support the introduction of a new risk category for producer countries in the Deforestation Regulation. Agriculture Minister Özdemir sharply attacks the Christian Democrats.
By Julia Dahm
The Bavarian state government has spoken out against the division of the German electricity bidding zone. A transmission system operator has put forward an alternative to the bidding zone review that can be implemented quickly.
By Manuel Berkel
