The biggest debate in the negotiations on a COP final document will revolve around the phase-out of fossil fuels and its details. Opposing positions are clashing. What could the compromises be?
By Bernhard Pötter
France's relationship with NATO has long been tense. This seems to be changing because Emmanuel Macron is shifting the military focus to Europe by withdrawing from Africa. However, some people in Paris are worried about the German turnaround.
By Gabriel Bub
The planned free trade agreement with the Mercosur states has failed for the time being. EU Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis and his team gave up their attempts to save the agreement on Monday morning. France's President Macron's "no" and the change of government in Argentina scuppered the plans.
By Markus Grabitz
The co-legislators have reached a compromise on the Cyber Resilience Act in the trilogue. There will be security standards for networked devices such as fridges, webcams and toasters. The first deadline will apply after just 18 months.
By Falk Steiner
It's decision week for the AI Act: Wednesday's trilogue is set to be the last. However, both sides are still arguing about the regulation of Foundation Models and GPAI. The pressure to reach a conclusion is increasing.
By Corinna Visser
Brazil presented a new idea for forest conservation at COP28: In the future, money will be awarded for every preserved hectare and high fines for every cleared hectare. The "Tropical Forests Forever" fund could be launched at COP30. Many details are still open.
By Alexandra Endres
In Florence, Lega leader Matteo Salvini wanted to hold court, meet the leaders of the other far-right parties and kick off the European election campaign. However, Geert Wilders, Marine Le Pen and Alice Weidel only sent video messages.
By Markus Grabitz
The Green Deal is seen by some as an attack on rural areas. A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung now shows: economically weak regions can be strengthened by 2050 as a result of the energy transition – and reduce inequality compared to cities.
By Manuel Berkel
In an unprecedented move, Xi Jinping is demanding leadership in global economic competition from the Shanghai region. He is suddenly strengthening the role of the Yangtze River region deep into the inland. The economic crisis forces him to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
At COP28, it becomes clear that countries' national budgets alone can hardly finance the global energy transition. Private capital is urgently needed for investments. More and more proposals are making the rounds.
By Bernhard Pötter
