Energy supply in Africa: Von der Leyen pledges EUR 545 million
On the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Commission President announced further investment projects for the green energy transition in Africa.
By David Renke
On the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Commission President announced further investment projects for the green energy transition in Africa.
By David Renke
A study by eco – Association of the Internet Industry forecasts strong growth for the sector in Germany. But even that might not be enough, says Oliver Süme, the association's CEO. The framework conditions in Europe need to improve.
By Corinna Visser
In a few days, the EU Commission Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy wants to present a new mechanism to protect companies from low-cost competition.
By Till Hoppe
Affordable housing is a pressing issue in large parts of Europe. The EU Commission wants to address it with an action plan. Returns must be combined with social responsibility, said Housing Commissioner Jørgensen.
By Okan Bellikli
The European Environment Agency is sounding the alarm: The continent is being affected by degradation, overexploitation and the loss of biodiversity. The goals of the Green Deal must be implemented at all costs.
By Kai Schöneberg
The discussion about the planned TFFF initiative is gathering pace. A platform is to track investments and potential disbursements, and the Ministry of Development is looking into participating.
By Lisa Kuner
All affected ministries had until Friday to submit measures on how they intend to meet the climate action targets in their respective sectors. They all met the deadline, but little is yet known about the content.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Germany is still keeping its word when it comes to pledges for international climate financing. In 2024, EUR 11.8 billion were contributed, EUR 6.1 billion from the budget. But this is likely to change soon, with cuts looming.
By Lukas Knigge
On the fringes of the UN General Assembly, Ursula von der Leyen announced at the Global Citizen Festival that she would drive forward further investment projects for the green energy transition on the continent.
By David Renke
The members of the Central Committee meet to discuss the social and economic goals up to 2030. The focus is on challenges such as the real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption and overcapacity in industry.
By Fabian Peltsch