A report by the International Monetary Fund points out that Europe's energy security had deteriorated long before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European climate policy has fundamentally changed this.
By Lukas Knigge
China's carbon emissions fell surprisingly in March. This increases the likelihood that the People's Republic may have already reached the emissions peak.
By Christiane Kuehl
Last year, storms caused insured damages worth billions of euros. Hail damage to vehicles led to high costs, especially because repair costs have increased. Insurers are now calling for a focus on climate adaptation instead of mandatory insurance.
By Lukas Bayer
The measures for the EU’s 2030 climate target are not sufficient to achieve the 2040 target. Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, explains in an interview which instruments can achieve the goals most cost-effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
Experts from the Centre for European Policy believe that the issue of carbon leakage, resulting from current EU climate policies, has not yet been resolved. They advocate for placing this issue at the top of the agenda for the next legislative term.
By Lukas Knigge
Europe wants to be better prepared for this year's forest fire season and has expanded its civil protection. This is also intended to strengthen European solidarity.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU funds a solar project in Romania. Two Chinese consortia have now withdrawn from the project. There were suspicions of hidden subsidies from Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
Commission President von der Leyen holds out the prospect of exemptions for key sectors if the social or economic costs of a ban are too high. The "eternity chemicals" are used in a large number of products.
By Redaktion Table
One-third of all TV commercials advertise climate-damaging products. Promoted sweets, cars and toiletry items are often classified as harmful to the climate. A study by the Otto Brenner Foundation shows how this violates the Media State Treaty.
By Lukas Bayer
Foreign Minister Baerbock concludes her Oceania trip with a visit to Fiji, where she pledged ongoing assistance to Pacific states. In the climate crisis, she sees "the greatest threat to security" for these states and aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation accordingly.
By Lukas Bayer
