Over the weekend, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced new funding rules for using biomass as an energy source. The industry demands a swift implementation, and conflicts over the use of renewable raw materials remain.
By Alex Veit
Cyprus has put forward a candidate for the future EU Commission. Costas Kadis was environment and agriculture minister, but has also held the education portfolio.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson is calling for more support for Ukraine's electricity supply. Companies could, for example, train installers for PV systems.
By Manuel Berkel
In Austria, the CO2 price is rising, and with it the climate bonus: This year, there will be at least €145 per head. Payment is due to start at the beginning of September – and because it is processed digitally in the vast majority of cases, it will take place quickly.
By Alexandra Endres
According to a recent report, current policies such as the IRA will reduce emissions in the USA even further. However, the country is still a long way from a net-zero path.
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The political crisis in Bulgaria is deepening. A new parliamentary election has to be postponed and the formation of an interim cabinet is proving difficult.
By Lukas Knigge
Following a study on the costs and emissions of climate-damaging emissions, environmental associations are calling for consequences to be drawn and subsidies to be reduced. Neither the BMWK nor the Ministry of Transport feel responsible.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Vietnam's President Tô Lâm visits the Chinese capital. During the state visit, Xi Jinping emphasizes the close ties between the two countries.
By Amelie Richter
Two German warships await instructions from Berlin on whether they will navigate through the Taiwan Strait in September. A possible transit is intended to show Beijing that Germany stands by its allies.
By Marcel Grzanna
Another collision between Philippine and Chinese ships has been reported in the South China Sea. Both sides blame each other for the escalation.
By Marcel Grzanna
