For the first time, more than one million balcony power plants are in operation in Germany, estimates the German Solar Industry Association.
By Lukas Bayer
The urgency of the climate crisis continues to grow. Despite this, fewer and fewer people feel responsible in the fight against the climate crisis, according to a recent survey.
By Lisa Kuner
According to official figures, the traffic light coalition has a positive climate balance: The statutory emission reductions of 65% will probably be achieved by 2030. However, for the 2040 and 2045 targets, a new government will have to make a lot of changes, especially in the areas of transport and buildings.
By Bernhard Pötter
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock feels encouraged to show China its limits more clearly in the future. She sees the German government's China strategy as a marathon, not a sprint. But after the collapse of the government coalition, the question is: Who will run the marathon?
By Angela Köckritz
Europe must reorganize itself after the Trump comeback. At the meeting of the 42 heads of state and government of the European Political Community, the desire to not have to wait too long for a stable German government became clear.
By Stephan Israel
Despite some progress, the German government's climate policy is still rated as "insufficient" by the Climate Action Tracker. The traffic light coalition must accelerate the energy transition even further and develop a strategy for the transport sector – otherwise there is a risk of driving bans. Contributions to international climate financing should be tripled.
By Nico Beckert
A previously unreleased study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action calculates for the first time how many billions in tax revenue the German government increased emissions and by how much – and which sector is benefiting the most.
By Bernhard Pötter
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has criticized Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) over a Memorandum of Understanding on data exchange concluded with China. Wissing rejected the Chancellor's criticism.
By Felix Lee
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has proposed a concept for a consumption tax on animal products. With this proposal for the animal welfare levy, Cem Özdemir could run into European legal problems.
By Merle Heusmann
The CDU head accuses the German government and the EU of being too careless about a possible return of Donald Trump to the White House: "For me, there is something somnambulistic about it."
By Stefan Braun
