At the Bonn Climate Conference, a new campaign is calling for a global agreement to reduce methane emissions. Voluntary measures by the industry have shown little success. At the same time, the EU methane regulation is also in danger of being watered down due to pressure from the USA.
By Nico Beckert
While the Chinese luxury sector is booming, the mass market is stagnating. A shrinking proportion of the population is accumulating social wealth. The frustration of ordinary earners is growing, and it is changing their consumer behavior – to the detriment of the economy.
By Fabian Peltsch
Opinion polls in 41 countries show that the popularity of the US has declined since Trump took office. After almost five years, China has surpassed the United States in popularity for the first time. This will also benefit the regime politically.
By Angela Köckritz
The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.
By Angela Köckritz
The EU Commission has presented a new Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC) and significantly increased its forecast for the expansion of nuclear energy in Europe. However, the most important condition of the nuclear revival is far-reaching lifetime extensions.
By Manuel Berkel
A police report accuses the party leadership of Spain's ruling Socialists of suspected criminal activities. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rules out new elections.
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With a front-page interview in the People's Daily, Beijing offers Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei a stage that is otherwise reserved for senior party officials. The 80-year-old sends out messages at home and abroad with Beijing's blessing.
By Jörn Petring
A new report confirms that the ambitious expansion target for onshore wind energy in 2030 is achievable: The number of permits is rising, and the average approval timeline has significantly shortened. Whether this trend continues will depend on the new government maintaining stable regulatory conditions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Europe is considering achieving some of its emission reduction targets through international reduction certificates from abroad. The Paris Agreement allows this. However, buying these certificates could make climate action more complicated rather than more flexible.
By Lukas Knigge
China and the USA both presented their negotiations in London as a success. However, nothing really tangible has yet been formulated. Beijing should nevertheless leave the meeting with a good feeling.
By Marcel Grzanna
