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
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
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
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
Amidst the dispute over EU aid funds for Kyiv blocked by Hungary, a meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy could take place soon.
By Redaktion Table
Polish President Andrzej Duda intends to pardon Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wasik, two convicted PiS members, once again. Meanwhile, thousands of Poles demonstrate against the government of Donald Tusk.
By Redaktion Table
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
The Environmental Committee of the EU Parliament (ENVI) has accepted the trilogue agreements on the Industrial Emissions Directive and the Methane Regulation. Several other laws were also voted on.
By Claire Stam
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
Mexico overtook China as the largest exporter to the USA in 2023 – the first time in 20 years. Despite de-risking, however, there are still lasting dependencies.
By Fabian Peltsch
Brussels discussed a law to scrutinize European foreign investments, similar to the US model. The focus was also on concerns regarding the risk of outflows of security-relevant technologies to China via investments. It is now clear that the law will not be introduced for the time being.
By Amelie Richter