The new German government has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to digitization. Achim Berg, President of Bitkom, the industry association for information and telecommunications, believes that the future coalition should tackle the tasks at hand better, more boldly and more decisively in order to secure growth and prosperity in the long term.
By Redaktion Table
Methane accounts for only ten percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. However, in the short term, it is around 80 times more harmful to the climate than carbon. Experts say that emissions could be significantly reduced, especially in the energy sector. The EU is planning a law to this effect and also wants to bring third countries on board.
By Timo Landenberger
Escalation from the bench: the Polish Constitutional Court, whose composition is controversial, has denied the ECJ jurisdiction over relevant domestic Polish matters. The EU Commission and MEPs react with harsh words. The European Union and Poland are now facing difficult times.
By Falk Steiner
The climate crisis threatens financial and price stability and has called central banks into action. Banks are still investing billions in fossil fuel industries. Are the European and Chinese central banks doing enough to fight global warming?
By Nico Beckert
