The progress monitor by BDEW and EY certifies that the German government has managed to accelerate the energy transition. However, the report also warns that investment must continue to increase in order to achieve the country's climate targets.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A recent survey shows: Concern about the climate is dwindling in Germany, albeit at a high level. Many people consider other problems to be more pressing. Nevertheless, a slight majority would like the EU to take a leading climate policy role.
By Alexandra Endres
The Commission has created the conditions for a possible EU-wide right to switch off. The social partner hearings started on Tuesday. Negotiations between employers and trade unions had previously failed.
By Alina Leimbach
The French conservatives Les Républicains have finalized their election list. In second place is an agricultural expert who is likely to play a key role in shaping the EPP's agricultural policy after the elections.
By Claire Stam
According to Head of State Andrzej Duda, Poland would like to advance European relations with the USA and Ukraine during its EU Council Presidency in 2025. To mark the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement, Minister Annalena also urged for a security union.
By Redaktion Table
A recent survey shows: Germans have an ambivalent attitude towards the EU. A small majority would like the EU to take a leading role in climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
The southern Chinese province of Guangdong has been experiencing heavy rainfall for weeks. The authorities have warned of landslides. Now it has happened: A section of highway has slid down a slope.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese technology group Huawei is taking more and more market share from its US rival Apple. Despite the US sanctions, the company reported an increase in profits for the fourth quarter in a row. Phone sales increased by 70 percent.
By Redaktion Table
The two geopolitical rivals, the US and China, also continue their dialog on climate action. The two new climate envoys, Liu Zhenmin and John Podesta, will meet for the first time in early May.
By Christiane Kuehl
China has attempted to hack the laptops and cell phones of five Belgian elected representatives – successfully in two cases. All of the politicians concerned are members of the Ipac association, which campaigns for human rights in China.
By Carolyn Braun
