US-EU trade deal: Parliament talks resume amid ongoing divisions
The European Parliament’s negotiating team remains divided on key elements of the deal, with a final decision expected next week.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The European Parliament’s negotiating team remains divided on key elements of the deal, with a final decision expected next week.
By Antonia Zimmermann
In 2025, one in five newly registered cars in Germany was battery-electric. According to the German Institute for Economic Research, the share could be significantly higher, with policy uncertainty delaying investment and purchasing decisions.
By Kai Schöneberg
A new report warns that proposed amendments could have far-reaching consequences, arguing that a weakening of climate protections would not be legally sound.
By Marc Winkelmann
Germany is poorly prepared for rising heatwaves. A new study warns that by 2100, millions of working hours could be lost each year, causing significant economic damage. The authors call for stronger adaptation measures and more ambitious climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
European Commission Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné’s plans to introduce European preference criteria are dividing the business community. Umbrella organizations in Germany and across Europe are struggling to agree on a common position.
By Till Hoppe, Markus Grabitz and János Allenbach-Ammann
An analysis of more than 1,700 climate policy measures shows that a coordinated mix of instruments is more effective at curbing global warming than isolated laws, with Sweden and Norway setting the pace.
By Kai Schöneberg
The German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) warns that extending free CO₂ allowances would delay Europe’s industrial transformation. The European Commission is currently examining several options to reform the EU emissions trading system.
By Lukas Knigge
Data and IT are indispensable for corporate sustainability efforts. Yet the European Union’s sustainability omnibus is driving many manufacturers and service providers out of the market.
By Marc Winkelmann
India’s new budget highlights the government’s priorities for the green transition, focusing on renewables, infrastructure, batteries, and low tariffs. The energy transition will move forward, even as emissions are likely to continue increasing.
By Urmi Goswami
Green technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and renewables expanded by 18% in China in 2025, with value added in the sector nearly doubling since 2022. Exports are rising rapidly.
By Nico Beckert