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Matthias Buck: 'moving forward in climate protection from day one'

Matthias Buck sees sufficient overlaps between the Greens and the FDP. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, the political scientist says that both parties stand for issues of the future and are thus compatible in Europe. Buck is the Director of European Energy Policy at the think tank Agora Energiewende and calls for an immediate climate program from the future government.

By Timo Landenberger

Exploration: negotiators and roadmap

The Greens and the FDP are revealing little after their first bilateral talks in terms of content. But the schedule for further talks is set – except for those with the CDU/CSU. The assessment teams for the Greens and the Reds have also been determined, while they have been outlined for the FDP – and are only clear about functions for the CDU and CSU.

By Falk Steiner

Enhanced Privacy Shield: negotiations in full swing

Companies are under increasing pressure: data protection regulators are taking more frequent and more coordinated action against companies that transfer data to the US. These companies are caught in a dilemma between US and EU law. Now, in the third attempt, a legally secure basis will be established. The TTC provides political support for this issue.

By Falk Steiner