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Nuclear alliance: Schneider counters Reiche.

Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has voiced criticism of Economic Affairs Minister Katherina Reiche’s participation in the Nuclear Alliance meeting. In a new letter to the Commission, the alliance is calling for access to regular EU research funding.

By Manuel Berkel

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German government: Fault lines in China policy

The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.

By Angela Köckritz

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Renewables: Little confidence in German government.

A majority of the population is calling for a "new start to the energy transition" from the new German government – but trust in the coalition is low according to a recent survey.

By Anja Graßl

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CDU/CSU: How the Climate Union is repositioning itself.

The climate wing of the CDU/CSU has re-elected its old board: Thomas Heilmann will continue to lead the "Climate Union" to defend emissions trading and urge the CDU/CSU-led federal government to do more to protect the climate.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Knut Abraham: The new envoy to Poland?

CDU foreign policy expert Knut Abraham is considered the favorite to become the German government's new envoy to Poland. The decision will be made by the cabinet on Wednesday.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

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Meat: Production creates hidden costs in the billions.

A study warns that meat production in Germany in particular has a hugely detrimental effect on the climate, environment and health. However, the new German government does not want to take countermeasures.

By Table.Briefings

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Cabinet: CDU ministers with varying levels of climate expertise.

The future Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, is being praised not only by her own party, but also by the German Renewable Energy Federation. By contrast, other ministries that are important for climate action are being occupied by people who have hardly attracted any attention on the subject to date.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt