Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.
By Lukas Knigge
Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.
By Manuel Berkel
EU accession candidate Moldova has long feared Russian aggression in the separatist region of Transnistria, which borders Ukraine. Now the rulers there are turning directly to Moscow and asking for "protection".
By Redaktion Table
Data from 2019 shows that passenger and cargo flights from the 20 most climate-damaging airports worldwide caused 231 million tons of carbon emissions. The dirtiest airports are located in Asia, North America and Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
EU infringement proceedings are currently underway against Austria. The country has still not submitted its National Energy and Climate Plan (NCEP). Leading climate researchers have now presented how Austria can achieve its climate target.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU countries added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the climate targets.
By Lisa Kuner
Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
By Lisa Kuner
When a driver's license is renewed in the EU, there should be no mandatory health checks. The member states should continue to be able to order this themselves. Parliament intends to take this position into the negotiations with the member states on the driving license directive.
By Markus Grabitz
Beijing is increasing its military presence around Taiwan. The government announced this step after a Chinese ship capsized off the island of Kinmen in mid-February.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's real estate market continues to struggle in crisis. A Chinese creditor has now filed a liquidation petition against the largest private property developer, Country Garden.
By Fabian Peltsch
