Climate State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth explained in a Table.Briefings interview why he believes in the Article 6 mechanism. Green climate expert Michael Bloss disagrees with him and believes that the international certificates are still not good enough for the EU's 2040 climate target.
By Lukas Knigge
With its new International Digital Strategy, the European Commission aims to enhance its own competitiveness – as well as that of its global partners. Another central goal is to align the digital transformation with the EU’s core values.
By Corinna Visser
France, Spain, Germany and four other EU member states have launched a new label for savings and investment products. Products that invest at least 70 percent of their capital in European companies can now carry the "Finance Europe" label.
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The NGO Clean Air Task Force warns in a letter to the EU energy ministers against undermining emission standards for natural gas imports. In one point, however, the climate advocates make a concession to the gas industry.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission’s “Ocean Pact” is intended to advance marine protection while simultaneously boosting the “blue economy”. Financial issues will be a key topic at next week’s UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to the US President, the phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping primarily focused on trade. Trump announced that delegations from both countries would meet soon to deepen the talks.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese export controls on rare earths are causing problems for companies and politicians. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged companies to become more involved in raw materials activities.
By Marcel Grzanna
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed an investment plan to allies that includes defense spending equivalent to five percent of GDP. The timeline for reaching this target is still to be determined ahead of the NATO summit.
By Stephan Israel
The current level of aid to Sudan must not be reduced, said Derya Türk-Nachbaur (SPD) on Wednesday evening at an event organized by several aid organizations and political foundations in Berlin.
By Gabriel Bub
In her speech on the state of US science, the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, warned that the USA is losing its leading role in research and innovation.
By Fabian Peltsch
