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France's conservatives: stuck between Macron and Le Pen

Next weekend the Republicans will choose their candidate for the presidential election. The once strong party has lost importance – and is nevertheless being closely watched by President Macron. We present the possible challengers.

By Redaktion Table

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Transport turnaround could fail due to wrong subsidies

CO2 emissions from the new car fleet are to be reduced by 55 percent by 2030, if the EU Commission has its way. According to experts, Germany will hardly be able to achieve its share of this target with the measures laid down in the coalition agreement. The subsidies send the wrong signals and create inappropriate incentives.

By Redaktion Table

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Taxonomy: the search for a compromise

According to Green politician Giegold, the traffic light coalition is seeking talks with France to defuse the dispute over nuclear and gas. Investors warn that their inclusion would damage the credibility of the classification.

By Till Hoppe

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Energy and climate: many goals, little implementation

The future German government wants to bring forward the phase-out of coal to 2030. In the same year, 80 percent of the electricity demand is to be covered by renewable energies. The traffic light coalition agreement of the contains ambitious climate protection targets, but in many cases fails to provide answers to the question of implementation.

By Timo Landenberger