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COP28: EU opts for confrontation with oil states on CCS

Late Monday evening, the EU ministers defined their negotiating mandate for the UN climate conference in Dubai at the end of November. The role of CCS will be significantly restricted. However, the EU countries rejected a higher climate target (NDC).

By Lukas Knigge

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Experts: Europe is not prepared for climate-related epidemics

Various infectious diseases are increasing in Europe due to climate change. These include, for example, tropical diseases transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito. Experts are alarmed: Other infections could also increase and pose a threat in the future.

By Lisa Kuner

Frans Timmermans, Vize-Praesident und Kommissar fuer Klimaschutz der Europaeischen Kommission, gibt im Beisein von europaeischen MinisterInnen waehrend der COP27 Klimakonferenz ein Pressestatement ab. Scharm-el-Sheikh, 19.11.2022 Scharm-el-Sheikh Aegypten *** Frans Timmermans, Vice President and Commissioner for Climate Action of the European Commission, delivers a press statement in the presence of European Ministers during the COP27 Climate Change Conference Sharm el Sheikh, 19 11 2022 Sharm el Sheikh Egypt Copyright: xThomasxTrutschelx
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Timmermans' resignation weakens EU climate policy

With the departure of the EU Commissioner and Executive Vice-President, the EU has lost a seasoned and well-connected climate action expert on the international stage. A successor will not have the expertise and connections. And the Spanish Council Presidency could exacerbate the problems.

By Bernhard Pötter