Davos brings together those who have the money and the power to really make a difference for the climate: For example, by promoting much-needed investment in new technologies or by being the first to use still-expensive technology. They can afford it.
By Redaktion Table
The Greens are far from being the strongest force in the European Parliament. But when it comes to linking the federal capital with the EU capital, the party is unmatched.
By Markus Grabitz
For the new Swedish government, climate policy is not a priority back home, but it is in the EU. The government leans on far-right climate change deniers in parliament. Great efforts are not to be expected. But the green transformation in the country and the EU continues.
By Redaktion Table
Following the COP27, which was disappointing from the EU's point of view, calls for a European climate envoy are growing louder. They should only take care of the international climate negotiations. The idea is not easy to implement, but there would be some good candidates.
By Lukas Knigge
COP27 did not produce any progress in reducing emissions. But progress is urgently needed. The planet needs a new negotiating format: a permanent climate parliament.
By Redaktion Table
2023 will mainly be about realizing the EU's climate protection plans because large parts of the Fit for 55 package have been completed. In addition, there will be a few new legislative proposals and the formal adoption of the old ones.
By Lukas Knigge