EPP leader Manfred Weber traveled to Rome with a full schedule. There he met not only with head of government Giorgia Meloni, but also with Raffaele Fitto, who is being touted as Italy's likely next EU Commissioner.
By Almut Siefert
A new meta-study has revealed significant adaptation gaps among 199 coastal cities. Neither the depth, scope nor speed of the measures are currently sufficient to adapt them to the increasing climate-related risks.
By Lukas Bayer
Chaotic weather conditions significantly impact cereals, rapeseed, potatoes, as well as fruit and wine growing this year. This is the assessment of the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the preliminary harvest report 2024. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir emphasized the need to adapt agriculture to climate change.
By Alexandra Endres
Roberta Metsola makes Matthew Tabone the head of her cabinet as President of the European Parliament. He is not only her long-time colleague, but also her brother-in-law.
By Till Hoppe
On Sept. 5 and 6, the chief negotiators of the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states will meet in the Brazilian capital. A breakthrough is not expected.
By Marc Winkelmann
Portugal has nominated former Finance Minister Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Danish government its Minister for Development and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and Spain its current Climate Minister Teresa Ribera as candidates for the EU Commission.
By Marc Winkelmann
German companies are increasingly becoming the focus of hacker attackers – especially from China. Two-thirds of companies feel seriously threatened by this data theft, espionage and sabotage.
By Felix Lee
China's economy is not getting off the ground. More and more sections of the population are becoming disgruntled – to the point of protesting.
By Felix Lee
Despite its aggressive pricing policy, EV manufacturer BYD has managed to significantly increase its profits. Its lead over Volkswagen is growing.
By Felix Lee
The EU and China are establishing a new mechanism for cross-border data exchange. One aim is to make it easier for European companies to comply with Chinese data laws.
By Corinna Visser
