EU accession candidate Moldova has long feared Russian aggression in the separatist region of Transnistria, which borders Ukraine. Now the rulers there are turning directly to Moscow and asking for "protection".
By Redaktion Table
The EU countries added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the climate targets.
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Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.
By Lukas Knigge
EU infringement proceedings are currently underway against Austria. The country has still not submitted its National Energy and Climate Plan (NCEP). Leading climate researchers have now presented how Austria can achieve its climate target.
By Lukas Bayer
Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.
By Manuel Berkel
Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
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EU-wide sales of heat pumps fell slightly in 2023. However, sales in Germany grew – but the industry is still worried.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
When a driver's license is renewed in the EU, there should be no mandatory health checks. The member states should continue to be able to order this themselves. Parliament intends to take this position into the negotiations with the member states on the driving license directive.
By Markus Grabitz
The planned EU Supply Chain Act has once again failed to garner a majority among EU member states, largely due to resistance from the German government. As a result, it is unlikely that the law will be adopted before the European elections in early June.
By Amelie Richter
Beijing is sending its diplomat Li Hui for the second time to mediate in the Ukraine crisis. His first trip to the warring parties in May 2023 failed to produce any tangible results.
By Fabian Peltsch
