The candidate for the environment portfolio in the upcoming Commission was often unspecific and unsure of the details. As a lawyer, she emphasized that she would simplify and implement regulations. She is not planning any new laws.
By Alex Veit
Gubad Ibadoghlu is actually due to travel to Strasbourg in December for the Sakharov Prize award ceremony. However, the Azerbaijani economist and government critic is under house arrest in Baku and has a life-threatening illness. The COP29 could bring movement to his case.
By Redaktion Table
The European Environment Agency reports a historic decline in greenhouse gas emissions last year. The main driver was the energy sector, while transportation and agriculture stagnated.
By Alex Veit
China is continuing to rely on coal capacities to ensure energy security. This is shown in the current "Global Coal Exit List".
By Fabian Peltsch
China is aiming for a global leadership role in politics, AI, the green transition and the international financial system. Three authors from the European Council on Foreign Relations have examined the ideas and considerations that guide the country under party leader Xi Jinping. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Alicja Bachulska talks about the Chinese Communist Party's vision for the future.
By Angela Köckritz
The Commissioners-designate's answers to the committees' written questions are now available. They explain where they want to set their priorities. An overview of the key areas.
By Manuel Berkel
The Court of Auditors has identified clear weaknesses in the EU's climate change adaptation policy. The measures are lagging behind the ambitious targets despite high financial resources. In some cases, they even lead to maladaptation.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany's final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) shows clear deficits, write the experts at Germanwatch. The German government needs to do more, particularly in the transport and building sectors as well as in natural sinks.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU member states established their negotiation position for the UN Climate Conference on Monday. Recently, there were disagreements over the role of nuclear energy. Germany ultimately prevailed. The task in Baku will nevertheless not be an easy one.
By Lukas Knigge
According to new calculations, it may take up to €140 billion in subsidies in Europe for the planned projects to capture and store CO2. Experts criticize that the expensive technology is not a climate solution. There is also a lack of laws and standards.
By Nico Beckert
