1.  Debate | 29/11/2007

Migration, Trade and Human Rights

European and African leaders will meet at a summit in Lisbon in early December for the first time in seven years. Will their differences of opinion prevail or will the two continents manage to find common ground? » more

2.  Debate | 03/04/2007

The EU as a Pioneer in Climate Policy

As a resolution adopted at the EU Spring Summit on 9 March 2007 makes clear, the EU intends to assume a leading role in international climate policy. But how great is the consensus among member states? » more

Brussels displays firmness on global warming

"Industrial lobbies everywhere are fighting for the last drop of CO2 emissions. And everywhere they are threatened with job loss, lack of energy security and investor boycotts," writes Dagmar Dehmer. "The EU Commission's decision to reject national emissions apportionment is a defeat for the German government. In January 2007, Germany assumes presidency of the European Union and has already declared its intention to make climate protection a major topic. The 'pink slip from Brussels' undermines Germany's credibility. Now, Germany is in a weak position in future international talks on climate protection, because, according to the EU-Commission, it didn't do its homework."

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