The Federal Minister of Finance recommends discussing cooperation with France and the UK. However, Chancellor Scholz continues to rely on the USA.
By Redaktion Table
The Estonian foreign intelligence service considers it realistic that Moscow could double the number of troops along the NATO border in the coming years. The military is preparing for a possible conflict with the alliance within the next decade.
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In an interview with Bernhard Pötter, climate economist Ottmar Edenhofer calls for a new financial structure to reward investments in net-zero technologies and support emerging countries with a carbon price.
By Lukas Knigge
Today, Wednesday, the Environment and Consumer Protection Committees in the EU Parliament will vote on the report on the Green Claims Directive. They have simplified the Commission's draft in their deliberations significantly – and are thus accommodating the industry.
By Redaktion Table
Member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new fiscal rules. Experts consider these better than the rigid old rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. Nevertheless, they could prevent the investments needed to achieve the climate targets.
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The ETS 2 is set to replace German emissions trading in 2027. However, this could lead to price fluctuations, which could ultimately also jeopardize the climate targets. This is why scientists have presented ways to prevent this.
By Lukas Knigge
Apple and Microsoft were able to prevail with their arguments. The Commission does not classify four of their platform services as gatekeepers within the meaning of the Digital Market Act.
By Corinna Visser
The lead committees of the European Parliament have adopted the political agreement on the AI Act by a large majority. The plenary will vote on the AI Act in April.
By Corinna Visser
The CSDDD strengthens security of supply, could influence standards worldwide and provide new impetus for the economy, write Melanie Müller and Markus Löning in today's Opinion. Their conclusion: an EU supply chain law is in the interests of Germany and Europe in many respects.
By Redaktion Table
A follow-up solution to the protection status for Ukrainian refugees is a long way off: EU Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas wants to leave this to the next EU Commission.
By Falk Steiner
