In brief | 6 March '26

Renewables Now: Germany urged to speed up energy transition amid Middle East tension

Energy ministers of seven federal states call on federal economy minister to speed up rollout of renewables.

Politico: Germany’s far right set to gain ground beyond its eastern strongholds

Ahead of a Sunday election in the western state of Baden-Württemberg, Alternative for Germany is capitalizing on rising economic anxiety.

Electrive: Volkswagen Group surpasses four million BEV deliveries worldwide

In 2026, the Group will introduce more than 20 new models, with around half of them being fully electric.

Council of the EU: 2040 climate target: Council gives final green light

Council of the EU formally adopts binding intermediate 2040 climate target of 90% emissions reduction.

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK): Forest damage in Europe to rise by around 20 percent by 2100 even if warming is limited to 2°C

Damage caused by wildfires, storms and bark beetle outbreaks is projected to increase under all analysed climate scenarios.

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In brief | 6 March '26

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