At COP30, the Powering Past Coal Alliance presented an action plan to accelerate the phase-out of coal in developing and emerging countries. With 13 action points, it aims to achieve a socially just energy transition.
By Nico Beckert
Lawsuits brought by investors could jeopardize the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the climate, according to a new study. Experts are calling for the issue to be addressed in the COP process. This also come in light of opinions from the ICJ and other courts that have prompted Brazil and the UN to seek pledges for COP31.
By Alexandra Endres
Funds for crisis prevention could help to avoid higher expenditure in the fight against crises.
By Gabriel Bub
The Budget Committee is making financial provisions in the event that the F126 frigate project ultimately fails. An “alternative platform“ could then be commissioned quickly — possibly from TKMS.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The G5 is advancing co-operation with Ukraine. Air defense remains one of the most important issues for Kyiv and is also becoming increasingly significant for Western partners.
By Viktor Funk
Compulsory conscription will start in mid-2027. This is what German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had insisted on. In future, his ministry will have to report on personnel growth every six months.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU finance ministers agreed in Brussels to abolish the duty-free limit of EUR 150. A technical solution for introducing a fee on low-value parcels is to be provided as early as 2026.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer has called on the Commission to adapt its draft for the Multiannual Financial Framework. Beer sees advantages for Europe in the global race for critical raw materials.
By Manuel Berkel and Janos Allenbach-Ammann
On Friday, the member states are to vote on whether the EU should implement protective measures for the domestic ferroalloy industry. The approach is based on reduced import quotas, which is likely to affect Norway in particular.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
During the time around the birth of their children, female parliamentarians should be given the right to continue to participate in the plenary session through a proxy. Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized that Europe needs more women in politics.
By Marion Bergermann
