Merz’ und Klingbeils letzte Chance für die Wirtschaftswende

Nach den Landtagswahlen im Südwesten läuft die Uhr für die Bundesregierung gnadenlos ab. Bis zum Sommer muss die Koalition liefern, sonst droht der Reformstau die gesamte Legislaturperiode zu lähme…

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Obviously, doing calculation tricks might help with the #2040ClimateTarget. But not with #forests, nor with climate. Let's finally start taking natural sinks (or sources) serious!
Von der Leyen tries to appease EU climate target skeptics

In a letter, the Commission president defends the 2040 goal but offers several concessions to governments.

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France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target

Getting the European Council involved in the bloc’s 2040 target would delay and complicate an agreement.

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Von der Leyen vs. Weber: The EU’s climate fight reaches its endgame

The two EU conservative heavyweights’ growing divisions are coming to a head over a crucial 2040 climate target.

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Far-right climate delayers to lead Parliament talks on EU’s 2040 target

The Patriots for Europe group will be in charge of delicate negotiations on the next emissions-cutting milestone.

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France wants to delay EU’s next climate milestone, Macron confirms

The move risks weakening the bloc’s international green ambitions.

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Godfather of EU carbon market says CO2 offsets deserve second chance

Former top climate official Jos Delbeke says EU should be allowed to outsource part of its emissions cuts.

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Brussels drafts law outsourcing EU climate efforts to poorer countries

An early version of the 2040 climate target aligns with a German proposal on limiting CO2 offsets, officials familiar with discussions say.

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EU science advisers slam Brussels’ weakened 2040 climate plans

Using international carbon credits in place of domestic action undermines climate efforts, scientific advisory board says.

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