After lengthy negotiations, the Commission says yes: Lufthansa may take over the Italian state-owned airline ITA Airways. However, approval is subject to certain conditions.
By Redaktion Table
The parliamentary administration proposes a maximum number of own-initiative reports that a committee and a subcommittee can have in progress at the same time. The proposal still has to be discussed and agreed by the group leaders.
By Markus Grabitz
€40 billion a year for Ukraine in the long term – that was NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg's plan. However, the member states are not playing along.
By Redaktion Table
Solar energy is an essential pillar of the European energy transition. However, there are not enough qualified specialists. To solve this problem, the EU Commission launched the European Solar Academy. But the industry expects more.
By Carsten Hübner
Sustainable aviation fuels could make air travel more sustainable. However, experts say that the blending rates are still low and the framework conditions for the ramp-up are not yet optimal.
By Lukas Knigge
So far, the expansion of solar power in Germany has been particularly successful. According to an interim assessment by the Federal Network Agency, the expansion of onshore wind power is also picking up momentum – more than ever since 2017.
By Bernhard Pötter
The US government halted approvals for new LNG export terminals in January in order to assess their impact on the climate, economy and safety. A court ruling has now overturned the moratorium. However, the White House can appeal the decision.
By Alexandra Endres
The effects of rising carbon dioxide levels have probably been underestimated so far. A recent study warns of significantly higher temperatures than the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates in its models.
By Lukas Bayer
According to a media report, the US government is considering a carbon price to protect the domestic industry from emissions-intensive imports. Climate envoy John Podesta said it was one of several options.
By Alexandra Endres
China has boarded and towed away a fishing boat near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands. Taiwan is pushing for the crew's swift release.
By Fabian Peltsch
