China is planning to diversify its iron ore imports. In doing so, it is looking towards Africa in particular and investing heavily in good relations. For their part, African countries are very interested in working together.
By Andreas Sieren
China wants to strengthen state-owned EV manufacturers and, at the same time, localize the supply chain for electromobility and autonomous driving. Manufacturers are likely to be instructed to invest more money in development.
By Christiane Kuehl
Germany now wants to approve the EU Nature Restoration Law and is also demanding relief for farmers. The FDP-led Ministry of Finance had previously expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
Based on a study, an NGO coalition urges the German government to establish concrete sustainability standards in the hydrogen import strategy. While many tools are available, they need enhancement.
By Alex Veit
The punitive measures are intended to prevent Israeli settlers from illegally appropriating Palestinian territories. There was no agreement on the question of whether the EU should also increase pressure on Israel in the Gaza war.
By Eric Bonse
The UK government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually starting from 2028. However, the expansion needs to occur eleven times faster. The UK is lagging behind in Europe in this regard and has also delayed an important market mechanism by a year.
By Lukas Bayer
According to economists, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has numerous shortcomings and should be replaced by a climate club. Climate action contracts also have disadvantages, according to experts from the Ifo Institute.
By Manuel Berkel
The cement industry is pushing for a rapid expansion of CO2 pipelines. According to a new study, a 4,800-kilometer-long network would cost around 14 billion euros. The industry's electricity consumption would quadruple as a result of CCS (carbon capture and storage).
By Nico Beckert
Climate action and biodiversity protection should be tackled together, recommend researchers: preferably by prioritizing ecosystem protection. This way, both biodiversity and the climate benefit.
By Alexandra Endres
Within just a few weeks, the European Commission has drawn up proposals for changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. The aim is to relax environmental rules to ease the burden on farmers. Parliament and the Council are also aiming for a tight timetable.
By Julia Dahm
