In a position paper, the German government calls for a number of changes to the Data Act, the GDPR and the AI Act. Above all, it wants more clarity, less overlap and harmonization of legislation.
By Corinna Visser
The mining of rare earths and other raw materials is particularly harmful to the environment. Despite this, the European Initiative for Energy Security now wants to allow mining companies to issue green bonds — even though the sector is excluded from the EU taxonomy.
By Manuel Berkel
The absorption capacity of carbon sinks on land and in the oceans is reaching its limits. This is one of ten findings from climate science that were published today.
By Lisa Kuner
Initial indications of China’s new five-year plan for the period from 2026 to 2030 point to a cautious approach to climate policy. Coal consumption could remain high.
By Nico Beckert
US President Donald Trump expects a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese goods in return for Chinese measures against the export of fentanyl precursor chemicals. China is underlining its position with regard to Taiwan.
By Leonardo Pape
The postponement of the most important German-Chinese economic event comes in the middle of a phase of diplomatic irritation, shortly before Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s planned visit to Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Chancellor Merz calls for more technological sovereignty for Germany and Europe. We must “not allow the USA and China to determine the technological future alone.”
By Leonardo Pape
The impacts of climate change are disproportionately expensive for EU member states. An analysis shows that they exceed investments in climate protection by many times.
By Lukas Bayer
Surprise for German states and municipalities: The Bundeswehr is likely to put some of its old properties back into operation — putting a spanner in the works of municipalities' plans.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, there have been repeated deadly incidents. The latest escalation takes the situation to a new level.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
