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News | Netherlands

February 10th, 2026

Dutch MEP to become foreign minister in The Hague

Dutch MEP Tom Berendsen is set to become the Netherlands’ next foreign minister. The Christian Democrat has called for a stronger and more independent Europe on the global stage.

By Stephan Israel

News | Africa

February 10th, 2026

Survey: German economy cautiously optimistic about Africa

A survey by the German-African Business Association shows that although the assessment of German Africa policy is circumspect, German business is cautiously optimistic for the current year.

By Arne Schütte

News | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 10th, 2026

Food warfare: MSC report recognizes new dimension

In order to protect the civilian population, the Geneva Conventions prohibit attacks on targets such as agricultural land and drinking water facilities. Nevertheless, the instrumentalization of food remains a common form of warfare. The current report of the Munich Security Conference analyzes three strategies.

By Henrike Schirmacher

News | Energy transition

February 10th, 2026

German grid connections: Broad criticism of draft law

A draft bill from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has met with fierce criticism from industry associations, the Greens and the SPD. They fear that the proposal could severely restrict grid access for renewable energies and jeopardize investments.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

News | Species protection

February 10th, 2026

IPBES: Why companies should do more to protect biodiversity

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services warns that biodiversity loss driven by climate change, land use, pollution and invasive species poses a systemic risk to the economy and the financial system, and sets out more than 100 recommendations for companies.

By Kai Schöneberg

News | Emissions trading

February 10th, 2026

Emissions trading: China pushes ahead with expansion to new sectors

China has required companies in the chemical, petrochemical, building materials, paper and copper smelting sectors to submit emissions data, a move widely seen as a key signal of the expansion of its emissions trading system.

By Nico Beckert

News | Climate targets

February 10th, 2026

DIHK climate paper: Green power providers criticize draft in open letter

Three major green energy providers have criticized the DIHK’s new climate paper in an open letter, accusing the organization of calling existing climate targets into question and endangering both climate action and economic growth.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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News | 15th Five-Year Plan

February 10th, 2026

15th Five-Year Plan: China aims for coal consumption plateau, not decline – for now

China has outlined new details of its 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to peak coal consumption in 2027 without committing to a subsequent decline, while expanding domestic oil and gas production.

By Nico Beckert

News | Electromobility

February 9th, 2026

Software glitch: Nio recalls hundreds of thousands of vehicles

Nio is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to a software fault. The issue involves problems affecting the instrument cluster and the central infotainment screen in some cars.

By Leonardo Pape

News | 15th Five-Year Plan

February 9th, 2026

Coal consumption: Emissions cuts could be delayed

China has released new details on its 15th Five-Year Plan. Coal consumption is set to peak in 2027, with no immediate reduction planned. Oil and gas production is also to be expanded.

By Nico Beckert