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ECJ: Puigdemont not a Member of Parliament

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. However, because he was not accepted as an MEP, he filed a complaint with the ECJ – without success.

By Redaktion Table

Study: How many billions China pays for climate finance

The climate finance debate puts growing pressure on China to also pay to vulnerable countries. A US study now shows that the country already invests an average of 4.5 billion US dollars per year in climate action and adaptation via direct payments and export loans.

By Bernhard Pötter

Unicredit: Commerzbank takeover would be 'test case for Europe'

Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel has described a possible merger with Commerzbank as a "test case for Europe". In doing so, he is encouraging those who want to push ahead with the capital markets union in the EU. According to information provided on Wednesday, the German government is not planning any defense.

By Redaktion Table

IEA: Tripling renewables feasible

According to the IEA, tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible. However, this would require more power grid connections and battery storage systems.

By Redaktion Table

Climate in Numbers: Melting ice threatens whale routes

Due to increased warming, less sea ice forms in the Arctic, opening the sea to new shipping routes. Now a WWF report is raising the alarm: Warming and increased traffic threaten the migration routes of native whale species.

By Bernhard Pötter