The Trump administration has submitted a seven-point proposal aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. The response to the proposal, which is largely to the detriment of Ukraine, has been negative. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio therefore canceled a trip to London.
By Stephan Israel
Since the ECB postponed its plan to reduce climate-damaging investments in July 2024, it has accepted fossil collateral worth EUR 13 billion. The NGO Reclaim Finance criticizes the long maturity of individual assets as particularly problematic.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU officially lodges an appeal against China in the WTO dispute over certain intellectual property rights. Beijing confirms receipt of the appeal and emphasizes its cooperation in the rules-based trading system.
By Amelie Richter
The attempt by right-wing MEPs to further weaken the CO₂ border adjustment mechanism failed in the European Parliament's Trade Committee on Wednesday. Instead, the committee members confirmed the EU Commission's proposal.
By Lukas Knigge
17 heads of state from various country groups reaffirmed their commitment to climate action at a virtual summit. The USA was not present. UN chief Guterres warns that no government can stop the expansion of renewables.
By Bernhard Pötter
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Christian Democratic party family EPP will meet for its congress in Valencia. The party reform will be voted on, and a new party leadership will be elected. EPP leader Manfred Weber does not have to reckon with an opposing candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
The SPD.Klima.Gerecht group, which includes young social democratic climate activists, calls for the German coalition contract to be rejected as it does not take climate action seriously. Member of the Bundestag Nina Scheer disagrees.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Egypt is a long-standing ally of the USA. However, the latter is withdrawing from the region under Trump. Egypt and China have now conducted joint military exercises for the first time.
By Katrin Klein
The government in Beijing needs to boost domestic consumption in order to cushion the impact of the trade dispute. To this end, foreign players are now allowed to invest in more sectors.
By Manuel Liu
Following subsidy applications, heat pump sales figures have also risen significantly. However, the industry warns against further disrupting the market with a renewed debate about requirements and subsidy levels.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
