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Liu Zhenmin is the new climate czar

China has appointed former UN Under-Secretary-General Liu Zhenmin as its new climate envoy. Liu succeeds internationally renowned Xie Zhenhua, who has resigned from office for health reasons.

By Christiane Kuehl

Data Act enters into force

The clock is now ticking: In 20 months, the Data Act will be implemented. The industry association Bitkom is calling for additional preparations by policymakers, particularly concerning oversight.

By Corinna Visser

Hydrogen Europe opposes electrification target

Just before the evaluation of the Governance Regulation, the conflict between the electricity and hydrogen industries is escalating. Meanwhile, Commission advisers provide an initial assessment of the framework for energy and climate policy.

By Manuel Berkel

Companies complain about barriers in the single market

Divergent regulations and a lack of information make it difficult for many companies to do business in other EU countries, according to a survey. Enrico Letta, author of a report on the single market, is calling for stronger enforcement of the current rules.

By Till Hoppe

USA and UK bomb Huthi installations in Yemen

The USA and the UK have responded to the ongoing threat to commercial ships off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by conducting airstrikes on installations belonging to the Huthi militants in Yemen.

By Thomas Wiegold

Double-digit increase in car sales

Car sales in China increased in the double-digit range in 2023. This was due to a price war between manufacturers and the low offers for customers. But exports are also driving up sales.

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