The renewables boom continues: Forecasts predict that more renewables will be added worldwide in the next six years than the current total installed global capacity. Growth is particularly rapid in China.
By Nico Beckert
Man-made global warming has made the unusually severe drought in the Amazon basin around 30 times more likely. This is the conclusion of an international research team – and warns that the effect is likely to intensify in the future.
By Alexandra Endres
39 people have died in a major fire in the city of Xinyu. It is the second fatal fire in China within a week.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's central bank is lowering the minimum reserve requirement for commercial banks by 50 basis points starting from Feb. 5. This move is aimed at injecting liquidity worth around 130 billion euros into the market.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is seeking to enhance the protection of its research and development from Chinese influence and access.
By Amelie Richter
The Bundesbank warns against too rapid decoupling from China, as it poses significant risks to the stability of the German economy and financial system.
By Fabian Peltsch
On Wednesday, the Commission presented its strategy on how it intends to use artificial intelligence in its work and administration in the future. In doing so, it is guided by the rules of the AI Act, which has not yet been adopted.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission wants to promote the AI ecosystem in the EU with a package of measures. This includes giving start-ups access to supercomputers, providing funding, and setting up an AI Office.
By Corinna Visser
According to a proposal by the Agora think tanks, climate protection in Europe should also be financed by joint EU debt after 2026. One reason for this is the long-term decline in revenue from CO2 trading.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has voted in favor of relaxing EU genetic engineering legislation. The plenary vote will follow at the beginning of February. MEPs are calling for patents on genetically modified plants and seeds to be banned.
By Julia Dahm
