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New Commission: Parliament nominates all 26 Commissioners

Neue Kommission: Parlament nominiert alle 26 Kommissare

It was a long road until the coordinators nominated the six Executive Vice-Presidents and the Health Commissioner. All 26 Commissioners have now been confirmed by Parliament in the hearings. In recent years, Parliament has repeatedly blocked individual candidates.

Von Till Hoppe

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How the EU can respond to Trump's tariffs

The EU has a range of instruments to respond to Trump's protectionist trade policy. The key question will be whether the member states can agree on a common approach.

Von János Allenbach-Ammann

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Baku: Why Arab countries and Russia block gender issues

At COP29, the Arab group of states, Russia and the Vatican are blocking gender issues. Yet women and other marginalized groups are disproportionately bearing the brunt of the consequences of the climate crisis. The blockade could have far-reaching consequences.

Von Nico Beckert

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APEC and G20: How Xi is seizing the moment for himself

Apec und G20: Wie Xi die Gunst der Stunde für sich nutzt

Most cited scientists in 2024: China is increasingly competing with the US

Biodiversity and Article 6: How much Cali is in Baku

Missiles for Ukraine: Borrell wants EU states to follow suit

Turkey wants to host COP31: How ambitious are its climate policies?

What a Chancellor Merz would stand for in European policy

COP29: Why the G20 is not the solution

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1.5-degree target: German Climate Consortium calls for open communication about likely shortfall

The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.

Von Sarah Schaefer

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Education policy: How climate change affects students worldwide

Climate change and associated extreme weather events are leading to school closures in many countries, according to a new World Bank report. Low-income countries are particularly affected. But even small investments could help

Von Anna Parrisius

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Effort Sharing: NGOs sue EU Commission

Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.

Von Alexandra Endres

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Trump's former Attorney General to become NATO ambassador

The next US ambassador to NATO is to be Matthew Whittaker. The lawyer already worked briefly for Donald Trump as Attorney General.

Von Markus Grabitz

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Howard Lutnick – Future US Secretary of Commerce is a fan of tariffs

Howard Lutnick – Künftiger US-Handelsminister ist Fan von Zöllen

As US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick is likely to become one of the central figures for an issue that is particularly close to the heart of future US President Donald Trump: the imposition of tariffs. Lutnick has already verbally targeted China, but Europe could also be in for some difficult years.

Von Julian Heissler

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Samir Puri: What the world of 'Westlessness' looks like

In his new book "Westlessness", British author Samir Puri paints a picture of a new global age characterized by the West's declining geopolitical dominance. China's rise is an important building block of this more Westless world, but for Puri the shifts go much further.

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Cyber Resilience Act: Deadlines for implementation are now running

The Cyber Resilience Act is the first European regulation to define a minimum level of cyber security for all networked products. By the end of 2027, all new products must meet the requirements.

Von Corinna Visser

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Killing sprees: What they say about the authorities' fears

Time and again, seemingly arbitrary acts of violence against the public occur in China. The reactions of the authorities and society as a whole point to delicate conditions in China.

Von Redaktion

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Hong Kong 47: Why the court rulings mark a historic turning point

Von Marcel Grzanna

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COP29: How Taiwan fights a lonely battle against climate change

Von David Demes

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New logo – new success? Why the Audi E concept renounces part of its identity

Von Julia Fiedler

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France's Left refuses talks with Macron

The parties of the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire are refusing further talks with France's President Emmanuel Macron and are calling for protests. Macron had previously ruled out forming a left-wing government.

Von Julia Mertens

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Effort Sharing: NGOs sue EU Commission

Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.

Von Julia Mertens

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Nuclear power: State Council approves eleven new reactors

China continues to accelerate the expansion of nuclear energy. The State Council has now approved the construction of eleven new nuclear reactors, the highest number since 2019.

Von Nico Beckert

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Fossil subsidies: What happened to the phase-out plans at COP28 and COP26

At COP28, twelve countries pledged to drive forward the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. One year later, there are initial results and new members. However, despite the G7, G20 and COP26 agreements, the global trend is pointing in the wrong direction.

Von Lukas Bayer

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Renewables: How Chile became a model country for the energy transition

Von Alexandra Endres

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Food transition: Why there is little progress at COP29

Von Lisa Kuner

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US withdrawal: How to limit the damage to the climate

Von Bernhard Pötter

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Action plan: How the aluminum sector is supposed to become greener

A new Chinese action plan aims to reduce carbon emissions in the aluminum sector. The sector will replace coal with renewable energies and recycle more aluminum.

Von Carolyn Braun

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Hydrogen: Regulator warns against excessive grid expansion

The recent slump in the hydrogen economy is having an impact on the planning of the launch network. At the European Hydrogen Week, ACER warns against unnecessary investments. Hydrogen Europe, on the other hand, presents proposals on how to boost demand.

Von Manuel Berkel

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Ukraine: US decision reignites debate on arms deliveries

Von Eric Bonse

Analysis

Mercosur: France's difficult search for allies

Von Claire Stam

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Hydrogen: Manager Sury in favor of post-2030 goals

Von Manuel Berkel

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Climate in figures: How hydrogen is to come to Germany

On Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet approved the hydrogen import strategy. A new study shows which corridors could be used to bring hydrogen to Europe and Germany. However, further efforts are needed to achieve this.

Von Alina Leimbach

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IEA: Only China and Latin America expand renewables fast enough

The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global target of tripling renewable energies is likely to be missed. Expansion must be accelerated in almost all regions worldwide. The IEA proposes that specific targets be included in national UN climate plans.

Von Carolyn Braun

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EU Commission makes Leag compensation partly conditional

Instead of 1.75 billion euros, the lignite company Leag will receive only 1.2 billion euros for the coal phase-out. The remaining amount depends on future electricity and carbon prices – and on a formula that has apparently not even been worked out yet.

Von Malte Kreutzfeldt