Several laws on industrial and climate policy were finally adopted by the Member States on Tuesday: the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Methane Regulation and the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
Social Democrats and Liberals are threatening to deny the Commission President the votes for a second term in office. Von der Leyen is now distancing herself to some extent from working with right-wing politicians such as Giorgia Meloni.
By Till Hoppe
A debate took place at the meeting of EU foreign ministers, which EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell subsequently described as unusually "heated." The focus was once again on Hungary.
By Eric Bonse
In a speech at the Europe Festival in Dresden, French President Emmanuel Macron issued an urgent warning against the rise of the far right and sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán. His demands: a Europe of defense and a new EU growth pact.
By Claire Stam
Mangrove forests are in poor condition worldwide, with half of them potentially disappearing by 2050 if deforestation and climate change are not curtailed, according to a new study by the IUCN.
By Lukas Bayer
The Belgian EU Council Presidency wanted to cut the Gordian knot in the negotiations on EU genetic engineering law with a new initiative on the controversial patent issue. However, the hoped-for breakthrough failed to materialize.
By Julia Dahm
New satellite data indicates that the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is approaching a tipping point faster than previously thought. Warm ocean water is flowing under the glacier, causing it to lift, lower and bend. If it melts completely, sea levels would rise by 60 centimeters.
By Lukas Bayer
According to freight forwarders, revenues from the truck toll should be reinvested into the climate-friendly transformation of road freight transport. This would promote the purchase of electric trucks and those with hydrogen propulsion.
By Lukas Bayer
Last year, storms caused insured damages worth billions of euros. Hail damage to vehicles led to high costs, especially because repair costs have increased. Insurers are now calling for a focus on climate adaptation instead of mandatory insurance.
By Lukas Bayer
Current political measures are insufficient to meet the German government's efficiency targets for 2030, as highlighted by a new analysis from DENEFF and Prognos. Achieving these efficiency targets is crucial for meeting climate goals.
By Fabian Löhe
