Every legislative committee in the European Parliament has a central task: it must develop compromises that are also capable of gaining a majority in plenary. However, the Environment Committee fails to meet this requirement remarkably often. The EPP now wants to curtail its powers.
By Markus Grabitz
A record number of visitors are expected at this year's World Climate Conference, COP28. It's not just the number that is exciting, but also who is coming.
By Lisa Kuner
Health, renewables, finance and industry – many topics will be discussed at COP28. These are the most important dates.
By Lisa Kuner
This week marks the start of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The agenda covers landmark topics such as the Global Stocktake and decisions on finance and fossil fuels. A short overview of the most important topics and background information.
By Bernhard Pötter
The federal delegates' conference in Karlsruhe marks the start of the Greens' European election campaign. In addition to a controversial debate on migration, the choice of the European list and the election program also revealed some rifts.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany wants to introduce a new paper into the negotiations on the AI Act in which it specifies the proposals for the regulated self-regulation of foundation models. The ideas of Parliament and the Council are still far apart.
By Corinna Visser
What debates will dominate COP28 in front of and behind the scenes? An overview of controversial issues in the negotiations, external factors and the potential impact of a climate conference.
By Bernhard Pötter
Following the failed talks between the opposition parties, three pairs of candidates have now registered for the presidential elections in January. This increases the chances of the China-critical DPP and lowers those of the pro-China KMT.
By David Demes
As of next week, travelers from several European countries and Malaysia will no longer require a visa for trips to China of up to two weeks. The reasons are the weak economy – and China's ongoing charm offensive.
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100 billion for climate action in developing countries – a promise that developed countries have so far failed to keep. COP28 will see an intensive debate on the future of climate financing.
By Bernhard Pötter
