Damning report on progress in phasing out combustion engines
The European Court of Auditors has given a sober assessment of the shift away from combustion engines, stating that regulations have so far failed to reduce emissions.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Court of Auditors has given a sober assessment of the shift away from combustion engines, stating that regulations have so far failed to reduce emissions.
By Markus Grabitz
At the Hannover Messe, Robert Habeck has introduced a label for green steel. The classification is considered an important step towards the decarbonization of the sector.
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The Scottish government scraps the 2030 climate target altogether after an independent advisory body deemed it "no longer credible." Further changes are also planned. Criticism has come from environmental organizations and their coalition partner.
By Lukas Bayer
Germany is among the countries where many people perceive their living costs, jobs and economic growth as threatened by the energy transition. The majority are against paying higher taxes to mitigate climate change, as shown by a recent survey.
By Lukas Bayer
The previous year was one of the warmest years in Europe since records began. There were more days of "extreme heat stress" recorded than ever before. The glaciers in the Alps shrank by ten percent over two years, according to the latest report from the EU's Copernicus climate service.
By Lukas Bayer
An updated EU study examines the probability of member states achieving the connectivity targets of the Gigabit Society in 2025. Germany scores only mediocre.
By Corinna Visser
Several EU member states broke their self-imposed rules on budget deficits and national debt last year. With the exception of Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland and Portugal, all EU countries spent more money than they took in.
By Redaktion Table
The EU sanctions regime against Iran's drone program will be extended to include missiles and will also cover Tehran's allies in the Middle East. New aid commitments for Ukraine will probably take a few more days.
By Stephan Israel
Competition in the electric car market will continue to intensify. Calculations by the Chinese planning authority NDRC show the current overcapacity of some Chinese manufacturers.
By Michael Radunski
China spent more money on its military last year than in 2022. The People's Republic has the second-highest military spending in the world – and is setting off an arms spiral in the region.
By Michael Radunski