Poland's first nuclear power plant is to be commissioned in Pomerania in 2030. The state wants to contribute financial aid to make this happen. The Commission is now examining whether the planned aid is compatible with EU regulations.
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The EU Packaging Regulation has cleared the final hurdle and will come into force at the beginning of 2025. The industry association BDE is calling for clear framework conditions for its implementation. Deutsche Umwelthilfe criticizes the watering down of reusable targets.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Regulation in the automotive industry is to be modernized. This is one of the topics at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, which begins in January. It will take place under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen.
By Markus Grabitz
China has permitted representatives from Germany, Sweden, Finland and Denmark to board the Yi Peng 3 – the cargo ship under investigation for the destruction of undersea cables.
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Putin appeared confident at his annual press conference. China and Russia continue to stand together, the Kremlin leader said. Brussels, meanwhile, is holding back on criticizing China at the EU summit.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU Commission has launched an investigation into imports of valine, an amino acid that is used in animal feed, among other things. A French company had filed the complaint.
By Amelie Richter
Japan plans to cover 40 to 50 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energies and a further 20 percent from nuclear power by 2040. Analysts say the plans are not ambitious enough and are not compatible with the 1.5 degree target.
By Nico Beckert
The loss of biodiversity can only be halted and reversed through transformative changes. This is the key message of a new comprehensive report by the UN Biodiversity Council IPBES. It proposes five key strategies. However, experts criticize the lack of concrete measures.
By Lukas Bayer
Every year, foundations and private donate between nine and 15 billion US dollars for climate action. An overview now shows where the money goes: mainly to energy, forests, and agriculture. However, poor countries receive less than rich regions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Two rapid analyses reveal a clear influence of climate change on the tropical storm "Chido." Over the weekend, it devastated the French archipelago of Mayotte. Hundreds of deaths are feared, and the long-term consequences are difficult to assess.
By Lukas Bayer
