Negotiation observers see an opportunity in the failure of the negotiations for a global agreement against plastic waste in Busan. To achieve this, the countries that want an ambitious agreement would have to increase the pressure on the blocking countries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Top French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry warns against making costly concessions to Marine Le Pen in the budget dispute. In an interview, he warns that the limited financial leeway of national governments and the EU is jeopardizing the green restructuring of the economy and society.
By Till Hoppe
After a long delay and tough negotiations, COP29 ended early Sunday morning in Baku. A financial target was agreed upon, with the industrialized countries promising a sum of USD 300 billion by 2035. However, in other areas, progress only means preventing regression.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German government must decide by Wednesday whether it will support the introduction of a new risk category for producer countries in the Deforestation Regulation. Agriculture Minister Özdemir sharply attacks the Christian Democrats.
By Julia Dahm
Daimler Truck is launching a small series with the first 100 tractor units with fuel cell drive. The manufacturer of commercial vehicles is now receiving €226 million from the hydrogen IPCEI.
By Markus Grabitz
In Chile, sun and wind cover a large part of the energy supply. If all countries pursued a comparable climate policy, global warming could probably be stopped at less than two degrees. Behind this is a market-oriented policy – and decisive action by the state.
By Alexandra Endres
Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Even if you lose in court, you can still win: Despite a court overturning Shell's obligation to cut its emissions by 45 percent, the ruling lays down important principles for climate action. They could significantly improve the chances of success for future climate lawsuits.
By Experts Table.Briefings
For Chile's Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, climate action and just social development go hand in hand. In this interview, she talks about her plans for a just climate transition, the reasons for Chile's renewables success and her expectations for COP29 in Baku.
By Alexandra Endres
While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
