On behalf of the BASIC group of countries, China is calling for talks on trade-related climate policy measures to be held at the UN climate summit COP29 next week. The countries feel disadvantaged by the measures.
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The Chinese service sector showed signs of recovery in October, recording the strongest growth in three months.
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Head of the German Chancellery Wolfgang Schmidt attended the so-called Sino-German Security Dialogue in Xi'an. Among others, he met with the Head of the Central Commission for Politics and Law, Chen Wenqing.
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Apple users will have more freedom of choice: The tech giant has published a Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance report for its iPadOS operating system. The Commission wants to closely examine whether the changes are sufficient.
By Corinna Visser
The National Energy and Climate Plan is not sufficient to achieve the climate targets set by the EU, criticizes the DUH. It is impossible to estimate its actual impact. A realistic assessment of the necessary investments is missing.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU fleet limit values have been the subject of heated debate for some time. Now follows an initiative from France.
By Redaktion Table
The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: On the one hand, the link between climate and species action was emphasized at COP16 in Cali, but on the other hand, a conclusion failed due to the central issue that will also dominate Baku: money.
By Bernhard Pötter
Temperatures are rising as a result of climate change – with effects on the soil quality of fields. A study shows worrying data on toxic metals in the soil.
By Redaktion Table
South Korea has so far rebuffed the EU's request for more involvement in Ukraine. At the same time, Seoul is examining new possibilities for cooperation with Kyiv.
By Viktor Funk
A study for the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) identifies serious infrastructural and market deficits in the transition to zero-emission vehicles. A lack of charging points, outdated power grids and the high dependency on raw material imports are jeopardizing the European targets.
By Lukas Knigge
