Under President Donald Trump, the USA is increasingly withdrawing from climate protection. In just a few weeks, this has led to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions in investments.
By Carsten Hübner
Merger negotiations between the two state-owned Chinese car manufacturers Dongfeng Motor and Changan Automobile are apparently at an advanced stage, a newspaper report claims. It could create China's largest car company.
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The European Commission has imposed fines on more than a dozen major car manufacturers. Anti-competitive agreements on the recycling of end-of-life vehicles are alleged to have been in place for over 15 years.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU Commission presented its internal security strategy on Tuesday. Agencies such as Europol, Eurojust and Frontex are to be strengthened in order to cope with the new threat situation and improve cross-border cooperation.
By Stephan Israel
The Commission admits that the EPP's criticism of some contracts with NGOs is justified. It will ensure that NGOs no longer lobby the European Parliament with EU taxpayers' money.
By Markus Grabitz
In order to protect car manufacturers from fines, the EU Commission wants to revise the CO₂ fleet regulation for new cars. Manufacturers still have to meet the targets, but over a longer period of time.
By Lukas Knigge
In a speech that was combative by her standards, the Commission President assured Parliament that the EU would negotiate tariffs with the USA from a position of strength.
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Four years before the legal date for phasing out coal, Finland will no longer use the fossil fuel to generate electricity and heat this spring. The supply is secured even in extremely cold winters.
By Manuel Berkel
In an open letter, more than 100 environmental organizations call for an immediate end to offshore oil and gas production.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The CDU-affiliated Economic Council of Germany is calling for companies to be allowed to keep money for the purchase of CO2 certificates. Each company should use this money to finance its own climate action measures. Any shortfall in revenue for public budgets should be offset by others.
By Manuel Berkel
