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Retired @EU_Commission, PhD CAU Kiel #EUI #EconomicHistory #sustainability #FarRight #ClimateActionNow #ActOnClimate #SmartCities #FutureOfEurope #cycling
The battery-electric car market share reached 16.4% YTD, yet it is still below the pace needed at this stage of the transition. #Hybrid- #electricvehicles lead as the most popular power type choice, with plug-in hybrids continuing to gain momentum www.acea.auto/pc-registrat... #ActOnClimate
New car registrations: +1.4% in October 2025 year-to-date; battery-electric 16.4% market share
By October 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 1.4% compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth.
www.acea.auto
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The battery-electric car market share reached 16.4% YTD, yet it is still below the pace needed at this stage of the transition. #Hybrid- #electricvehicles lead as the most popular power type choice, with plug-in hybrids continuing to gain momentum www.acea.auto/pc-registrat... #ActOnClimate
#Cop30 revealed “an increasingly bitter conflict between those who accept the scientific fact that to deal with #climatechange we must wean off #fossilfuels til 2050; and those who are actively resisting this in pursuit of their short-term energy interests” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative at climate talks reveals disdain for climate progress
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#Cop30 revealed “an increasingly bitter conflict between those who accept the scientific fact that to deal with #climatechange we must wean off #fossilfuels til 2050; and those who are actively resisting this in pursuit of their short-term energy interests” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked #Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #PIS #FarRight
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice finds
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked #Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #PIS #FarRight
After opening its first Test Workshop in Hefei, China, #Volkswagen can fully develop new vehicles outside of Germany. #VW claims it can cut development costs by up to 50% by building #ElectricVehicles in China and export them from there electrek.co/2025/11/25/v... #EVs #FriedhelmMerz #CDU #AfD
Volkswagen can now build EVs in China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%
For the first time, Volkswagen can now fully develop new vehicles outside of Germany. Volkswagen claims it can cut development...
electrek.co
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
After opening its first Test Workshop in Hefei, China, #Volkswagen can fully develop new vehicles outside of Germany. #VW claims it can cut development costs by up to 50% by building #ElectricVehicles in China and export them from there electrek.co/2025/11/25/v... #EVs #FriedhelmMerz #CDU #AfD
An affordability crisis is sweeping the US, as high prices of food, rents and healthcare force lower-income Americans to cut back on necessities just as #DonaldTrump curbs government supports. In many places making enough just to get by has become a struggle on.ft.com/3LZn4jd #MakeAmericaSmall
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An affordability crisis is sweeping the US, as high prices of food, rents and healthcare force lower-income Americans to cut back on necessities just as #DonaldTrump curbs government supports. In many places making enough just to get by has become a struggle on.ft.com/3LZn4jd #MakeAmericaSmall
Sad Thanksgiving: The US anti-dumping duties on the 13 largest Italian pasta producers, amount to a staggering 92% But as soon as the duties take effect, the pasta manufacturers would halt their overseas exports. Business is unprofitable under #DonaldTrump www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/d... #Republicans
(S+) Donald Trump: Zollpolitik belastet US-Verbraucher vor Thanksgiving
Der Shutdown ist vorbei, die Regierungskrise abgewendet. Doch die Stimmung der US-Verbraucher bleibt schlecht, ausgerechnet vor den umsatzstarken Feiertagen.
www.spiegel.de
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Sad Thanksgiving: The US anti-dumping duties on the 13 largest Italian pasta producers, amount to a staggering 92% But as soon as the duties take effect, the pasta manufacturers would halt their overseas exports. Business is unprofitable under #DonaldTrump www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/d... #Republicans
The adoption of #electricvehicles is very unevenly distributed across Europe. Germany and Eastern European countries are lagging behind, while the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands are leading the way. Also Portugal, Luxembourg and Italy are doing well. #ElectricCars #ActOnClimate
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The adoption of #electricvehicles is very unevenly distributed across Europe. Germany and Eastern European countries are lagging behind, while the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands are leading the way. Also Portugal, Luxembourg and Italy are doing well. #ElectricCars #ActOnClimate
The #Eurydice Network just released “Academic staff in Europe”, exploring how #highereducation employment is evolving. It looks at 38 education systems, incl #recruitment #workingconditions, professional development and career progression eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/publications...
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The #Eurydice Network just released “Academic staff in Europe”, exploring how #highereducation employment is evolving. It looks at 38 education systems, incl #recruitment #workingconditions, professional development and career progression eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/publications...
Violence against women must end, now! This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help. But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough.The EU is working to eradicate violence against #women commission.europa.eu/news-and-med... #womenpower
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Violence against women must end, now! This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help. But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough.The EU is working to eradicate violence against #women commission.europa.eu/news-and-med... #womenpower
Today, modernised rules on #drivinglicences and mutual recognition of #driving disqualifications enter into force across the EU with the aim to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads. Last year alone, 19,940 lives were lost on EU roads. transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/... #SafetyFirst
Modernised EU rules on driving licences and driving disqualifications enter into force
Today, modernised rules on driving licences and mutual recognition of driving disqualifications are entering into force across the EU. The measures aim to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads.
transport.ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today, modernised rules on #drivinglicences and mutual recognition of #driving disqualifications enter into force across the EU with the aim to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads. Last year alone, 19,940 lives were lost on EU roads. transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/... #SafetyFirst
We will continue the Africa-EU #GreenEnergy Initiative providing at least 100 mio people in Africa with access to clean electricity by 2030. The AU and the EU will mobilise public and private finance to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable, #sustainableenergy ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Joint Declaration of the 7th African Union - European Union Summit 2025, 24-25 November 2025
We, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), met on 24 - 25 November 2025 in Luanda under the Co-Chairmanship of H.E. Mr. João Manu
ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We will continue the Africa-EU #GreenEnergy Initiative providing at least 100 mio people in Africa with access to clean electricity by 2030. The AU and the EU will mobilise public and private finance to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable, #sustainableenergy ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
New European Citizens' Initiative invites the Commission ‘to facilitate the introduction by the EU Member States of an additional option for the cover design of passports. It should ‘feature a blue background with the circle of gold stars - the EU symbol' ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
Commission registers European Citizens\' Initiative on passports design
Today, the European Commission has registered the European Citizens\' Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘EU Stars On My Passport (STAR-PASS)\'.
ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New European Citizens' Initiative invites the Commission ‘to facilitate the introduction by the EU Member States of an additional option for the cover design of passports. It should ‘feature a blue background with the circle of gold stars - the EU symbol' ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
“After Anchorage, when we thought these understandings had already been formalised, there was a long pause. And now the pause has been broken by the introduction of this document . . A whole series of issues there, of course, require clarification” Lavrov said www.ft.com/content/b0d9... #DonaldTrump
Russia signals it could reject modified US peace plan for Ukraine
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov suggests Moscow would walk away from proposal that differs substantially from Alaska talks
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“After Anchorage, when we thought these understandings had already been formalised, there was a long pause. And now the pause has been broken by the introduction of this document . . A whole series of issues there, of course, require clarification” Lavrov said www.ft.com/content/b0d9... #DonaldTrump
Serbians step up protests over #DonaldTrump towers in Belgrade. Protesters in Serbia are preparing to try to block bulldozers from demolishing a protected landmark for a Trump-branded real estate development, marking an escalation of year-long anti-government demonstrations on.ft.com/489wZKu via @FT
Serbians step up protests over Trump towers in Belgrade
Developers backed by Jared Kushner’s company plan to demolish former defence ministry building bombed by Nato planes
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November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Serbians step up protests over #DonaldTrump towers in Belgrade. Protesters in Serbia are preparing to try to block bulldozers from demolishing a protected landmark for a Trump-branded real estate development, marking an escalation of year-long anti-government demonstrations on.ft.com/489wZKu via @FT
EU leads isolated group of countries pushing for global #climateaction - It is profoundly worrying to realise that climate #multilateralism is still something that needs to be protected, that there is everything to play for” on.ft.com/44qbbcc via @FT #ActOnClimate #renewables #renewableenergy
EU leads isolated group of countries pushing for global climate action
‘Axis of obstruction’ stalls progress with poor and middle-income countries reluctant to quit fossil fuels despite peril
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
EU leads isolated group of countries pushing for global #climateaction - It is profoundly worrying to realise that climate #multilateralism is still something that needs to be protected, that there is everything to play for” on.ft.com/44qbbcc via @FT #ActOnClimate #renewables #renewableenergy
Far-right Alternative for Germany faces splits over Russia policy - The starkly diverging messages from the two #AfD leaders reflect conflicting currents within the party, founded in 2013 in response to the Eurozone crisis but today puts anti-migrant messaging at its core on.ft.com/48xSfL7 via @FT
Far-right Alternative for Germany faces splits over Russia policy
Spying accusations haunt AfD party aiming for dominance in 2029 election
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Far-right Alternative for Germany faces splits over Russia policy - The starkly diverging messages from the two #AfD leaders reflect conflicting currents within the party, founded in 2013 in response to the Eurozone crisis but today puts anti-migrant messaging at its core on.ft.com/48xSfL7 via @FT
US judge dismisses charges against #JamesComey and #LetitiaJames dealing a blow to #DonaldTrump ’s efforts to punish his perceived enemies using the Department of Justice as prosecutor #LindseyHalligan, a Trump ally, was unlawfully appointed and dismissed on.ft.com/43RWJK2 via @FT #Republicans
US judge dismisses charges against James Comey and Letitia James
Ruling found the appointment of Donald Trump ally Lindsey Halligan as interim US attorney was unconstitutional
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 AM
US judge dismisses charges against #JamesComey and #LetitiaJames dealing a blow to #DonaldTrump ’s efforts to punish his perceived enemies using the Department of Justice as prosecutor #LindseyHalligan, a Trump ally, was unlawfully appointed and dismissed on.ft.com/43RWJK2 via @FT #Republicans
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi but it is unclear whether the three sides in Abu Dhabi were meeting together or talking separately. #Zelenskyy "there are fewer points — no longer 28 — and many of the right elements have been taken into accuont" thttps://on.ft.com/43Og0fj via @FT
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi but it is unclear whether the three sides in Abu Dhabi were meeting together or talking separately. #Zelenskyy "there are fewer points — no longer 28 — and many of the right elements have been taken into accuont" thttps://on.ft.com/43Og0fj via @FT
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The #NovaScotia government has approved a wind project --Setapuktuk Wind Project, which is owned by EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. in partnership with Membertou Development Corp., will consist of 54 eight-megawatt turbines in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough
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Nova Scotia approves 54-turbine wind project expected to generate $3.7M annually
The Nova Scotia government has approved a wind project that is expected to generate $3.74 million in municipal tax revenue annually with dozens of turbines in the Guysborough area.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The #NovaScotia government has approved a wind project --Setapuktuk Wind Project, which is owned by EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. in partnership with Membertou Development Corp., will consist of 54 eight-megawatt turbines in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
A record wave of #ElectricVehicles leases expiring in 2026 is expected to push prices sharply lower. Despite the turmoil, falling prices and strong international demand could still drive #EVs toward a 40% global sales share by 2030. oilprice.com/Energy/Energ... #FriedhelmMerz #CDU #AfD #ActOnClimate
A Price War Is Looming for Electric Vehicles | OilPrice.com
The global EV market is entering a period of extreme uncertainty as U.S. policy shifts, tariffs rise, and a massive surge of used EVs threatens to trigger a historic price war.
oilprice.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A record wave of #ElectricVehicles leases expiring in 2026 is expected to push prices sharply lower. Despite the turmoil, falling prices and strong international demand could still drive #EVs toward a 40% global sales share by 2030. oilprice.com/Energy/Energ... #FriedhelmMerz #CDU #AfD #ActOnClimate
The world is not winning the fight against the #climatecrisis but it is still in that fight, the UN in Belém said. In a fractious era of nationalism, war and distrust, the talks did not collapse as was feared. #Multilateralism held – just www.theguardian.com/environment/... #ActOnClimate #oilandgas
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
Reaching agreement in divisive political landscape shows ‘climate cooperation is alive and kicking’, says UN climate chief
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The world is not winning the fight against the #climatecrisis but it is still in that fight, the UN in Belém said. In a fractious era of nationalism, war and distrust, the talks did not collapse as was feared. #Multilateralism held – just www.theguardian.com/environment/... #ActOnClimate #oilandgas
#DonaldTrump invoked the phrase “piggy” – a term he has used before – to describe a female reporter on Friday, and has aggressively responded to at least one other female reporter over the past week, including threatening to revoke ABC’s license www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #Eppstein #women
As Epstein questions linger, Trump falls back into familiar habit: lashing out at female reporters
He called one a ‘piggy’ after being questioned about the files, and reacted furiously to another during a meeting with the Saudi crown prince
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#DonaldTrump invoked the phrase “piggy” – a term he has used before – to describe a female reporter on Friday, and has aggressively responded to at least one other female reporter over the past week, including threatening to revoke ABC’s license www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #Eppstein #women
#Solarpanels - In a recent post a Reddit user shared a screenshot indicating that their newly-installed ~11.5 kW system produced over 1,700 kWh in October. “Pretty surprised by the production of the system I got,” writes another user electrek.co/2025/11/23/h... #solarpower #ActOnClimate #renewables
Homeowners share surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Homeowners are sharing the results of their home solar systems online — and the real-world data might surprise you!
electrek.co
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#Solarpanels - In a recent post a Reddit user shared a screenshot indicating that their newly-installed ~11.5 kW system produced over 1,700 kWh in October. “Pretty surprised by the production of the system I got,” writes another user electrek.co/2025/11/23/h... #solarpower #ActOnClimate #renewables
No wonder so many people think #NigelFarage cannot be worse than what they have been experiencing. This is a forlorn hope: #populists always make things worse. But orthodox politicians have been doing so poorly that it is indeed a perfectly natural temptation on.ft.com/47YTi6P #LizTuss #DonaldTrump
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
No wonder so many people think #NigelFarage cannot be worse than what they have been experiencing. This is a forlorn hope: #populists always make things worse. But orthodox politicians have been doing so poorly that it is indeed a perfectly natural temptation on.ft.com/47YTi6P #LizTuss #DonaldTrump