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What does the EU election mean for European climate policy? 

After the EU elections, the outlook for climate action in Europe has worsened and it is unlikely to play a role at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The forces fighting for more climate action must now regroup. From now on, they should place social justice at the center of their work.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Germanwatch: Habeck must prioritize China’s climate policy

The global energy transition is unattainable without China. Therefore, Robert Habeck should emphasize climate policy relations during his visit to Beijing. Here are six proposals for pragmatic cooperation between Germany and China to benefit climate action.

By Alexandra Endres

A wake-up call

The weakening of Emmanuel Macron and the coalition government is one of the worst news of these European elections. It is no coincidence that the propaganda work of internationally networked, anti-democratic forces is particularly focused on these countries ahead of the elections to the Bundestag and the French presidency. This gives rise to a mandate for the pro-European forces in the EU Parliament.

By Redaktion Table

What's cooking in Brussels? Renew seeks renewal

Despite her defeat in the European elections, Valérie Hayer wants to remain the chair of the Renew Group in the European Parliament. However, it is more likely that she will be ousted by former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.

By Claire Stam