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March 19th, 2024

Putin to visit China in May

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to China in May. Beijing's ambassador in Moscow even expects several personal meetings between Putin and head of state Xi Jinping in 2024.

By Redaktion Table

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March 19th, 2024

Beijing plans to diversify iron ore imports and is looking to Africa to do so

China is planning to diversify its iron ore imports. In doing so, it is looking towards Africa in particular and investing heavily in good relations. For their part, African countries are very interested in working together.

By Andreas Sieren

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March 19th, 2024

Government wants to establish local supply chains for electric cars

China wants to strengthen state-owned EV manufacturers and, at the same time, localize the supply chain for electromobility and autonomous driving. Manufacturers are likely to be instructed to invest more money in development.

By Christiane Kuehl

Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke geht auf Konfrontationskurs zur FDP.

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March 19th, 2024

Coalition settles dispute over EU Nature Restoration Law

Germany now wants to approve the EU Nature Restoration Law and is also demanding relief for farmers. The FDP-led Ministry of Finance had previously expressed reservations.

By Till Hoppe

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March 19th, 2024

EU foreign ministers initiate sanctions against Israeli settlers

The punitive measures are intended to prevent Israeli settlers from illegally appropriating Palestinian territories. There was no agreement on the question of whether the EU should also increase pressure on Israel in the Gaza war.

By Eric Bonse

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March 19th, 2024

Even if Germany meets the 2030 climate target, high fines loom

Despite the good climate figures from the Federal Environment Agency, scientists warn: If there is no faster turnaround in transportation and buildings, high costs – and missing the long-term climate target – are on the horizon.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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March 19th, 2024

Report: UK needs eleven times more heat pumps to meet climate targets

The UK government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually starting from 2028. However, the expansion needs to occur eleven times faster. The UK is lagging behind in Europe in this regard and has also delayed an important market mechanism by a year.

By Lukas Bayer

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March 19th, 2024

Researchers provide recommendations for biodiversity strategy

Climate action and biodiversity protection should be tackled together, recommend researchers: preferably by prioritizing ecosystem protection. This way, both biodiversity and the climate benefit.

By Alexandra Endres

Der Transit von russischem Gas durch die Ukraine endet zum Jahreswechsel 2024/25.

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March 19th, 2024

Cement industry: achieving climate goals not possible without rapid expansion of CO2 pipelines

The cement industry is pushing for a rapid expansion of CO2 pipelines. According to a new study, a 4,800-kilometer-long network would cost around 14 billion euros. The industry's electricity consumption would quadruple as a result of CCS (carbon capture and storage).

By Nico Beckert

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March 19th, 2024

Commission's CAP loosening measures could be adopted in a fast-track procedure

Within just a few weeks, the European Commission has drawn up proposals for changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. The aim is to relax environmental rules to ease the burden on farmers. Parliament and the Council are also aiming for a tight timetable.

By Julia Dahm