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New government: How secondary climate policy is for the new coalition

Climate action will likely play a much smaller role in the next German government than under the previous one. This is suggested by the coalition contract, the distribution of responsibilities, and the minimal mention of this topic. While climate action will return to the Ministry of the Environment (SPD), the energy agenda will remain in the CDU-led Ministry of Economic Affairs.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Government agreement: China now primarily a 'systemic rival'.

The incoming German government is pushing for the “observance of agreed rules” and “full reciprocity” in its future dealings with China. To enforce this, the coalition is relying on a revised China strategy.

By Amelie Richter

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Berlin: New coalition almost in place.

The leaders of the CDU/CSU and SPD are largely in agreement. The contents of the coalition agreement are to be presented today, Wednesday.

By Stefan Braun

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Solar Package I: Habeck criticized for further delay.

For ten months now, the approval of the solar package I by Brussels under state aid law has been pending. As a result, hundreds of projects in Germany are on hold. Several members of the European Parliament had asked Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for mediation.

By Markus Grabitz

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Climate fund: Why billions alone are not enough

The new special fund for infrastructure is to provide EUR 100 billion for climate action. If Germany is to achieve its climate targets, the public sector will have to invest a lot more money. The areas where the need is greatest and why the EUR 500 billion special fund can still help to close the funding gap.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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China expertise: Gaps in research security

The German government cannot name any concrete successes in building up expertise in China. This is a fatal signal, especially for the topic of research security. There is a huge need for orientation in the science sector.

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Climate check of the federal states: This is how big their influence is

All eyes are on Berlin, but climate policy is also decided in the federal states. They are responsible for key tasks such as expanding renewables and financing the heating transition. Table.Briefings is launching a series of climate checks of the federal states ahead of the elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg.

By Bernhard Pötter