Zia Weise
@ziaweise.bsky.social
Senior EU climate reporter at POLITICO.
Recovering news editor, former Istanbul correspondent. Brussels-based. She/her. DM for Signal. ✉️ [email protected]
Recovering news editor, former Istanbul correspondent. Brussels-based. She/her. DM for Signal. ✉️ [email protected]
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Zia Weise
@ziaweise.bsky.social
· Aug 26
From Kyiv to the Suwałki Gap, bogs return as Europe’s defensive shield
Restoring the EU’s drained bogs would stop both Russian tanks and planet-warming pollution.
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A tank-trapping, carbon-capturing bog barrier to keep out Putin? Governments in Finland and Poland say they're looking into making this a reality.
My big summer read, w/ @nikamelkozerova.bsky.social and @wojciechkosc.bsky.social, on defensive bog restoration:
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
My big summer read, w/ @nikamelkozerova.bsky.social and @wojciechkosc.bsky.social, on defensive bog restoration:
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Arriving in Brazil after a messy fight over new emissions targets, the EU salvaged some of its climate pride at COP30.
Final dispatch from Belém w/ @karlmathiesen.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
Final dispatch from Belém w/ @karlmathiesen.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
How the EU banished its climate demons and salvaged a weak COP30 deal
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year’s U.N. summit.
www.politico.eu
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Arriving in Brazil after a messy fight over new emissions targets, the EU salvaged some of its climate pride at COP30.
Final dispatch from Belém w/ @karlmathiesen.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
Final dispatch from Belém w/ @karlmathiesen.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
Two weeks of climate negotiations hardly ended in triumph Saturday.
But they did end, with a deal that even critical delegates said shows that a divided, leaderless collection of nearly 200 nations can make some progress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
But they did end, with a deal that even critical delegates said shows that a divided, leaderless collection of nearly 200 nations can make some progress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The world is fractured. The climate talks reflected that.
Delegates from nearly 200 nations — not including the U.S. — showed they could make some progress. But they deferred the hardest decisions.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Two weeks of climate negotiations hardly ended in triumph Saturday.
But they did end, with a deal that even critical delegates said shows that a divided, leaderless collection of nearly 200 nations can make some progress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
But they did end, with a deal that even critical delegates said shows that a divided, leaderless collection of nearly 200 nations can make some progress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The EU is threatening to block final COP30 deal over a "weak" draft agreement on stepping up climate action
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
EU threatens to block ‘weak’ COP30 deal
The bloc and its allies raged at a draft agreement presented by the Brazilian hosts on Friday morning.
www.politico.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The EU is threatening to block final COP30 deal over a "weak" draft agreement on stepping up climate action
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
“We are not fighting fossil fuels, we are fighting the emissions from fossil fuels," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, just as the EU's negotiators are trying to push for a global deal on transitioning away from fossil fuels at COP30.
www.politico.eu/article/von-...
www.politico.eu/article/von-...
Von der Leyen says EU is not fighting fossil fuels, only emissions
The comment could undermine European countries’ push at COP30 to move away from coal, oil and gas.
www.politico.eu
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“We are not fighting fossil fuels, we are fighting the emissions from fossil fuels," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, just as the EU's negotiators are trying to push for a global deal on transitioning away from fossil fuels at COP30.
www.politico.eu/article/von-...
www.politico.eu/article/von-...
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The EU is under pressure to defend its new carbon tariff as trade tensions flood this year’s global climate talks at #COP30.
EU strains to defend carbon levy as trade tensions engulf COP30
India, China and other countries are challenging CBAM in climate talks.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The EU is under pressure to defend its new carbon tariff as trade tensions flood this year’s global climate talks at #COP30.
I interviewed China's climate envoy Liu Zhenmin about the EU's climate targets, Washington's absence and trade troubles at COP30: www.politico.eu/article/chin...
China’s top envoy blasts EU climate goals and Trump’s ‘bad example’
Liu Zhenmin also defended Beijing’s own climate efforts as “very ambitious.”
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I interviewed China's climate envoy Liu Zhenmin about the EU's climate targets, Washington's absence and trade troubles at COP30: www.politico.eu/article/chin...
After three COPs in autocratic states with little tolerance for demonstrations, climate protests are back in full force in Belém: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Protests return to climate summit with calls for Indigenous rights (and a dash of Trump mockery)
Saturday’s march through the streets of Belém, Brazil, was a contrast to the muzzling of dissent at past years’ U.N. summits.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
After three COPs in autocratic states with little tolerance for demonstrations, climate protests are back in full force in Belém: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
COP31 in Bonn? Nein danke, says Germany www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Germany seeks to avoid becoming next UN climate host by accident
Australia and Turkey both want to host the COP31, and if neither back down the talks will be held in Germany.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
COP31 in Bonn? Nein danke, says Germany www.politico.eu/article/germ...
For decades, the European Union has relied on the United States to act as shock absorber and chief powerbroker at global climate talks. No longer.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump’s COP30 snub thrusts Europe into a role it’s not ready for
Without the US, the EU will bear the brunt of demands leveled at rich countries during the talks.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
For decades, the European Union has relied on the United States to act as shock absorber and chief powerbroker at global climate talks. No longer.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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For six years, the European Union’s efforts to fight climate change have been on an upward swing. That came to an end this morning in messy, exhausted scenes.
Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit
The EU heads to the COP30 climate summit with watered-down goals and dwindling green consensus.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
For six years, the European Union’s efforts to fight climate change have been on an upward swing. That came to an end this morning in messy, exhausted scenes.
Free to read, just before ministers return to formally vote: Details of draft deal on 2040 climate target.
www.politico.eu/article/draf...
www.politico.eu/article/draf...
Draft deal sets weaker 85 percent domestic climate target for EU
After 18 hours of negotiations, countries gave preliminary approval to a “take it or leave it” text on the 2040 target.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Free to read, just before ministers return to formally vote: Details of draft deal on 2040 climate target.
www.politico.eu/article/draf...
www.politico.eu/article/draf...
Reposted by Zia Weise
Voting for a weaker climate target means weakening the EU's economy, the European Commission's second-in-command warned ministers ahead of a key summit.
Don’t weaken new climate goal, EU’s top green official warns on eve of crunch vote
Teresa Ribera told ministers reducing the EU’s 2040 target would be an “invitation to waste money.”
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Voting for a weaker climate target means weakening the EU's economy, the European Commission's second-in-command warned ministers ahead of a key summit.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to adjust key green laws to secure support for a new climate target.
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.
www.politico.eu
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to adjust key green laws to secure support for a new climate target.
What's in the EU's new "global vision" for energy & climate to be unveiled tomorrow? Lots on turbocharging made-in-Europe clean-tech exports, per a leaked draft we've seen.
More here: pro.politico.eu/news/206534 (€)
More here: pro.politico.eu/news/206534 (€)
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October 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What's in the EU's new "global vision" for energy & climate to be unveiled tomorrow? Lots on turbocharging made-in-Europe clean-tech exports, per a leaked draft we've seen.
More here: pro.politico.eu/news/206534 (€)
More here: pro.politico.eu/news/206534 (€)
EU to push for formal negotiated decision on response to insufficient climate plans at COP30, draft negotiating position shows:
pro.politico.eu/news/206490 (€)
pro.politico.eu/news/206490 (€)
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October 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
EU to push for formal negotiated decision on response to insufficient climate plans at COP30, draft negotiating position shows:
pro.politico.eu/news/206490 (€)
pro.politico.eu/news/206490 (€)
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“Many in China now characterize the EU as a middle power."
How Europe sabotaged it's place at the head of the climate pack.
With @ziaweise.bsky.social and @saraschonhardt.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
How Europe sabotaged it's place at the head of the climate pack.
With @ziaweise.bsky.social and @saraschonhardt.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s climate clout melts away
China stands ready to fill the gap as EU infighting leaves a vacuum in global climate talks.
www.politico.eu
September 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Many in China now characterize the EU as a middle power."
How Europe sabotaged it's place at the head of the climate pack.
With @ziaweise.bsky.social and @saraschonhardt.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
How Europe sabotaged it's place at the head of the climate pack.
With @ziaweise.bsky.social and @saraschonhardt.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Generally interesting (and not in a positive way) how few interviews von der Leyen gives.
Some interesting infos, but the most important part is the setup - rather than doing a major personal interview, this is a collection of written replies.
In my view, part of the job of the Commission President should be to communicate with the European public(s) and speak directly to media.
In my view, part of the job of the Commission President should be to communicate with the European public(s) and speak directly to media.
Ursula von der Leyen has responded to written questions submitted by several European newspapers.
🧵 Her answers resemble last week's State of the EU speech but are worth breaking down.
🧵 Her answers resemble last week's State of the EU speech but are worth breaking down.
September 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Generally interesting (and not in a positive way) how few interviews von der Leyen gives.
you can't make this stuff up
September 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
you can't make this stuff up
Reposted by Zia Weise
NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
How Macron joined the climate bad guys club
The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.
www.politico.eu
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
How Macron joined the climate bad guys club
The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.
www.politico.eu
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Reposted by Zia Weise
Sorry, guys. We’ll get back to you.
That’s the message the European Union is expected to deliver at a pivotal climate summit of world leaders next week after the bloc’s countries were unable to agree on a plan to reduce planet-warming emissions by 2035.
That’s the message the European Union is expected to deliver at a pivotal climate summit of world leaders next week after the bloc’s countries were unable to agree on a plan to reduce planet-warming emissions by 2035.
EU set to miss UN deadline for new target under Paris climate accord
The delay is intended to allow countries more time to agree to an ambitious goal.
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Sorry, guys. We’ll get back to you.
That’s the message the European Union is expected to deliver at a pivotal climate summit of world leaders next week after the bloc’s countries were unable to agree on a plan to reduce planet-warming emissions by 2035.
That’s the message the European Union is expected to deliver at a pivotal climate summit of world leaders next week after the bloc’s countries were unable to agree on a plan to reduce planet-warming emissions by 2035.
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NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say.
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision
Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.
www.politico.eu
September 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Free to read below bsky.app/profile/ziaw...
Nicht wirklich — 3 Vorschläge, werden am Dienstag diskutiert: www.politico.eu/article/vote...
Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision
Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.
www.politico.eu
September 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Nicht wirklich — 3 Vorschläge, werden am Dienstag diskutiert: www.politico.eu/article/vote...
NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say.
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision
Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.
www.politico.eu
September 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say.
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.
Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
UN-Klimaziel (2035) allerdings separat vom 2040 Ziel der EU. Abstimmung zu 2035 könnte immer noch nächste Woche stattfinden, tbc.
September 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
UN-Klimaziel (2035) allerdings separat vom 2040 Ziel der EU. Abstimmung zu 2035 könnte immer noch nächste Woche stattfinden, tbc.