Cohesion spending accounts for more than a third of the EU's multi-annual budget: around €427 billion. However, the money often does not flow correctly, as the Court of Auditors criticizes. It sees several reasons for this.
By Redaktion Table
Lufthansa has long since repaid the money, but the EU Commission is taking another close look at the six billion euro package from Germany.
By Redaktion Table
In 2028, Germany plans to introduce a capacity market for power plants to secure electricity generation against potential issues. As a first step towards this goal, the government has now presented plans to tender new hydrogen-ready gas power plants.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to Oxfam's calculations, only a fraction of climate finance can be considered genuine support for poorer countries. The high proportion of loans at market rates, as noted by the NGO, dilutes official OECD figures. Oxfam calls for reforms in reporting requirements.
By Nico Beckert
The new Labour government aims to remove two hurdles hindering the expansion of onshore wind power. Planning regulations introduced under David Cameron in 2015 significantly slowed down the growth of wind power.
By Nico Beckert
Despite an increase in registered vehicles, fewer cars are traveling on German highways compared to pre-pandemic levels. Concurrently, the traffic volume of long-distance trains has risen, according to a recent study.
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Institutional investors from the USA account for 65 percent of investments in companies engaged in fossil energy operations. Deutsche Bank and Allianz are leading among German institutional investors.
By Alex Veit
China is taking an increasingly tough stance towards its neighbors. Especially in the South China Sea. In response, Japan and the Philippines have signed an agreement on closer military cooperation. Troops are to be sent to each other for joint military exercises.
By Michael Radunski
China's image in Europe is increasingly suffering. The EU ambassador to China named the reasons for this development at the World Peace Forum in Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
The head of the Dutch chip manufacturer ASML has called for an end to chip sanctions against China. Christophe Fouquet is thus openly opposing US policy.
By Michael Radunski
