In an internal report, the Ministry for Economic Affairs admits that the LNG terminals planned in Germany will lead to overcapacity. The budget committee has already blocked the funds for one of the terminals, and the ministry no longer believes in the planned terminal in Hamburg.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The heads of state and government will once again have to come up with a solution to the high gas prices. Many also fear a creeping exodus of industry. But they disagree on what Europe's response should be.
By Till Hoppe
MEP Eva Kaili, the most prominent of the accused in the EU Parliament corruption case, has been removed as Vice President. She denies the allegations. Several NGOs related to human rights apparently have a role in the case.
By Redaktion Table
Indian and Chinese soldiers clash at the border. The latest incident shows how fragile the relationship between the two nuclear powers is. Moreover, the border skirmishes have global significance.
By Michael Radunski
In Montreal, Canada, the signatories to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity are negotiating an agreement on species conservation – under Chinese presidency. Beijing may sound committed, but to make COP15 a big success, a lot still needs to happen.
By Redaktion Table
An NGO with three ex-commissioners on its board has become the focus of investigations. There is criticism of the lack of transparency of so-called friendship groups in the European Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The decision on the gas price cap will be made in the Council today. Yesterday night, the EU ambassadors worked on reaching an agreement once more. Also at stake are the joint purchase of gas and the rapid expansion of renewables. Meanwhile, the IEA is calling for significantly greater savings.
By Manuel Berkel
Infected doctors, missing rapid tests and masks: It becomes more and more obvious how naïve the government was in launching the hasty opening of the country. A health catastrophe is on the horizon.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese battery recycling startup Botree decided to make the town of Guben its German site. So far, Botree Cycling has benefited from the high subsidies on the Chinese market. Now it wants to take advantage of the proximity to Tesla's Gigafactory in Gruenheide.
By Redaktion Table
Socialist Eva Kaili was arrested for committing a crime: Corruption, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. This is why her immunity was not lifted earlier.
By Markus Grabitz
