With a pre-summit meeting, the UN and the Brazilian COP presidency want to persuade tardy countries to submit their climate plans as soon as possible. So far, only 19 countries have done so. A virtual meeting is therefore planned for April.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study shows that climate change is making many cities either drier or wetter. Over 500 billion working hours are lost worldwide due to heat stress and humidity.
By Nico Beckert
Seven MEPs from the CDU/CSU group and five MEPs from the European SPD have been appointed to the 16 working groups negotiating the coalition agreement. The talks start today and should be concluded on April 3.
By Markus Grabitz
Environmental organizations and social associations have called on the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to insist on its election promise of a wealth tax on the super-rich during the coalition negotiations. The revenue should be used for climate finance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
By Nico Beckert
Aid organizations demand the halt of two projects in Tanzania that are intended to sequester carbon in the soil. They point to negative consequences for the Maasai ethnic group. Volkswagen is involved in one of the projects.
By Caspar Dohmen
The far-right and Russia-friendly politician Georgescu will not be allowed to run for president again in Romania after the annulled 2024 election, which will be repeated in May.
By Redaktion Table
Talks on a possible ceasefire for Ukraine and its form are taking place in various formats. The issue of peacekeeping forces is becoming increasingly important.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Parliament has withdrawn its confidence in Portugal's Prime Minister Montenegro. New elections could be held as early as May.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has introduced the Critical Medicines Act to prevent medicine shortages and to make itself less dependent on China.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission wants to make the deportation of rejected asylum seekers faster and more efficient. The repatriation regulation that has now been presented provides for deportation centers and simplified detention pending deportation.
By Eric Bonse
