The leader of the Dutch New Social Contract party is calling for the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness to be addressed during the European election campaign. The Commission President should also position herself on new debt pots.
By Till Hoppe
In an open letter to a committee of the European Parliament, Transparency International and other organizations demand an investigation into the case of CSU MEP Markus Ferber. He is accused of conflicts of interest.
By Okan Bellikli
Members of Parliament should be obliged to take courses to prevent harassment in the workplace. Otherwise they could lose important posts.
By Till Hoppe
Due to climate change, there is an increasing occurrence of heatwaves that move more slowly, last longer and affect larger areas than they would without it. The most significant changes are observed in Europe and Asia, as a new study reveals.
By Lukas Bayer
Brazil and Colombia are better at protecting their rainforests than in previous years, but globally, deforestation in the tropics remains high, according to new data.
By Alexandra Endres
Renewable energy is growing rapidly worldwide. However, neither their capacity nor the investments made are sufficient to meet climate goals. This is lamented in the new annual report from the Renewable Energy Network REN21. Besides high capital costs, it also cites other problems.
By Bernhard Pötter
Planting trees is often seen as a panacea for combating global warming. However, a new study now reveals in which regions one should be more cautious with this approach.
By Bernhard Pötter
In China, the Communist Party decides on climate policy. Using commissions, documents, and plans, it establishes binding emissions reduction targets. The next test will come in 2025 to see if interim goals are met.
By Christiane Kuehl
The oil giant Shell is appealing a 2021 ruling in The Hague stating that it must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The argument: Responsibility lies with policymakers, not the judiciary. A decision on this significant matter is expected in the fall.
By Alexandra Endres
Beijing and Uzbekistan aim to enhance their collaboration in combating terrorism, separatism and cross-border crime.
By Amelie Richter
