The reaction to the terrorist attack by Hamas and the Gaza war divided the climate movement a year ago. At COP29, the movement may not be as visible as before, but it has come together again internally. There are also economic reasons for this.
By Bernhard Pötter
Countries are obliged to submit new climate targets by February of next year. In the context of COP29, some have already presented new NDCs – or are planning to do so. How must the NDCs 3.0 be designed in order to keep 1.5 degrees within reach?
By Lisa Kuner
Time is running out on the new climate finance target. Negotiations are tough. A high-level panel of experts sets out the urgency and need for more climate financing. While Sweden pledges a large sum, Azerbaijan has to put a climate fund on hold for the time being.
By Nico Beckert
The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Chamber of Foreign Trade invited German and Chinese companies to Beijing for the X-Days. Although the event's primary purpose was cooperation and exchange, there were also political tensions.
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Dan Jørgensen becomes the first EU-wide housing commissioner. At the hearing, he promised to help with funding. How can this be achieved?
By Alina Leimbach
The Social Democrats are threatening to refuse to approve the new EU Commission. They are demanding concessions from the EPP regarding the role of two controversial Commissioners. But group leader Manfred Weber remains firm.
By Till Hoppe
There has been tentative progress in the climate finance negotiations. China and the developed countries show more flexibility than just a few weeks ago. There are good reasons for Beijing to play an active role in the struggle for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG),
By Nico Beckert
During his hearing in Parliament, Stéphane Séjourné warned of Chinese overcapacity. He also discussed how he intends to save the European steel and automotive industries.
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Henna Virkkunen knows her way around the EU's digital policy. As a MEP, she has helped to shape it to some extent. The Finnish Commissioner candidate's confirmation hearing was probably the least controversial of the day.
By Corinna Visser
