Donald Trump as POTUS would probably radically reduce the US government's climate policy, bleed the authorities dry and stop federal programs. However, the energy transition in the USA and the resistance of states, cities and companies would continue. If Trump wins, COP29 could fail due to the financial issue.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Commission accuses the German government of wanting to soften the new debt rules. In a rare display of unity, the traffic lights coalition is arguing that the austerity requirements from Brussels are unnecessarily strict.
By Till Hoppe
Covert Chinese interference in US political debates does not favor a presidency for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Both candidates for Tuesday's elections are only partially predictable in Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
The hearings for the Commissioners-designate start next week. In addition to the procedure, we explain which candidates could face difficulties and where the points of contention lie.
By Lukas Knigge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump is casting doubt on military aid for Taiwan. Public opinion in the country is divided on whether he is serious. The government is preparing for all scenarios.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is not sufficiently prepared for multiple crises, states Finnish former President Sauli Niinistö in his report to Ursula von der Leyen. He presents recommendations on how the deficits could be remedied. And it's not just funding that is likely to be the subject of discussion.
By Stephan Israel
Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell urges Belgrade to adopt European foreign policy – otherwise, Serbia would jeopardize its future EU membership. In its enlargement report, the Commission diagnoses real progress in only a few countries.
By Till Hoppe
Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
It is not only the elections in the EU accession candidates Moldova and Georgia that are under suspicion of vote rigging. There are also indications of vote buying and controlled voting in EU member state Bulgaria.
By Frank Stier
SEDE is not to be upgraded to a full committee until Jan. 1. Power struggles and differences over the composition of three other committees are causing delays.
By Stephan Israel
