The National People’s Congress has officially concluded. With an overwhelming majority, the nearly 3,000 delegates adopted Premier Li Qiang’s annual government work program and the new Five-Year Plan. Several major sector-specific laws were also enacted.
By Leonardo Pape
Germany remains heavily dependent on China for photovoltaic (PV) systems, even as domestic production continues to decline.
By Redaktion Table
BP lässt einen klimabezogenen Antrag von Investoren bei seiner Hauptversammlung nicht zu. Damit kommt die Auseinandersetzung um zulässige Aktionärsrechte bei ESG-Themen in Europa an.
By Caspar Dohmen
While other countries are focusing on gas, Spain has significantly expanded its renewable energies in recent years. The think tank Ember therefore sees the country as a role model.
By Alexandra Endres
Last year, electric car sales in the EU reached a new record high, accounting for 19% of new registrations. The think tank Transport & Environment expects these figures to continue rising and warns against relaxing fleet limits.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In 2025, more wind power capacity was added than in the previous year. China remains the key driver with growing exports, thanks in part to stable political support. This is according to a new report by BloombergNEF.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU Parliament has adopted a new framework agreement with the Commission. It replaces the 2010 agreement and strengthens the rights of the Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag emphasizes the importance of EU enlargement and calls on member states to explain this to their populations. He advocates pragmatic solutions, such as waiving veto rights, and sees Germany in a leadership role.
By Stephan Israel
The Greens see the parliamentary compromise as a move away from the indiscriminate mass surveillance of chat content. However, the extension of the exemption from the ePrivacy Regulation yet another interim step.
By Corinna Visser
The shadow rapporteurs have agreed to the rapporteurs’ compromise proposal. It will be put to the committees for a vote next week. The plenary session is scheduled to make a decision on March 26.
By Corinna Visser
