The rollout of gasoline with a higher share of bioethanol is gaining momentum. A standard for E20 fuel could be ready as early as January. Three CDU members of the European Parliament are calling on the Commission to pave the way legislatively.
By Markus Grabitz
At the congress of the Christian Democratic party family, the delegates elected the party leadership. Ten out of twelve candidates prevailed. The Catalan Dolors Montserrat becomes Secretary General.
By Markus Grabitz
Will Germany's new foreign minister Johann Wadephul pursue a tougher China policy? What his speeches reveal and how his relationship with the Chancellor could develop.
By Redaktion Table
Nicolas Zippelius from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) believes that German warships should be able to cross the Taiwan Strait in the future. Military cooperation with the Philippines could also be expanded, he says in the interview.
By Angela Köckritz
With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.
By Nico Beckert
An unusual coalition in support of introducing a climate bonus: The SME association and the Klima-Union are working on similar concepts, with support from the CDA and the Ludwig-Ehrhard-Stiftung.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.
By Eric Bonse
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
