Stories about Politik

Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.

Press Release: BETD 2024 – 10 years Berlin energy transition conference

Press release Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2024 19–20 March 2024 | Federal Foreign Office 10 years Berlin energy transition conference “Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue” (BETD): BETD discusses concrete implementation of COP28 targets and the associated financing of renewables Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Federal Minister for Economic ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

How to halt democracy erosion

Gütersloh (ots) - The quality of democracy in developing and transformation countries has been in steady decline over the past 20 years. The latest findings of the Transformation Index of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, now in its tenth edition, show that out of 137 countries surveyed, only 63 remain democracies, while a majority are classified as autocracies. However, there is reason for hope. The examples of the transformation countries Brazil and Poland, where voters have ...

Germany Trade & Invest

Germany Now on Course to Reach CO2 Goals / The reduction in carbon dixioide emissions from 2022 to 2023 suggest that Germany can meet its ambitious climate targets by 2030

Berlin (ots) - Ten percent - that was the annual decrease in German CO2 output last year, according to the Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt). Germany emitted 673 million tons of greenhouse gasses in 2023, 76 million million tons fewer than the previous year. That represents a reduction of around ten ...

Link11 GmbH

Link11 European Cyber Report 2023: DDoS Attacks Surge by 70%

Frankfurt am Main (ots) - The Link11 European Cyber Report 2023 highlights a dramatic 70% increase in DDoS attacks, with attacks reaching critical levels in just 14 seconds on average, compared to 55 seconds in 2022. Additionally, two thirds of observed traffic is machine-based, indicating the prevalence of bot activity. The report emphasizes the rising complexity of the threat landscape and the critical role of AI-based ...

Universität Mannheim

Social Acceptance of Immigrants Working as Politicians or Judges Is Low

Social Acceptance of Immigrants Working as Politicians or Judges Is Low Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful – and not, because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new study, conducted by researchers of the University of Mannheim and ...

Sustainable Markets Initiative

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE JOINS ITS FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY

Saint JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (ots/PRNewswire) - - Antigua & Barbuda to be a country of focus for the Sustainable Markets Initiative's activities in the Caribbean, helping advance its climate resilience as well as green and blue economy priorities in line with their Nationally Determined Contributions. - Trade ...

Koehler Group

Koehler Group Climate Strategy: A Coal-Free Future is Within Reach

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

European Commission announces new competitions for 2025 -European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the 2025 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading ...

Laut gegen Nazis/Make A Noise

A Dictator as a Host: "The Wake-Up Call" – Germany’s jolting video podcast

ARTTIC Innovation GmbH

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Press Invitation: Green hydrogen, power generation and the HYFLEXPOWER project - Brussels, 19 March

Institute for Economics & Peace

According to Institute for Economics & Peace, Terrorism gets worse as global conflicts drive risk of new wave

London (ots/PRNewswire) - - Deaths caused by terrorism increased by 22% to 8,352, the highest level since 2017. - Attacks are more deadly as the number of terrorist incidents fell by 22% to 3,350, and number of countries reporting an incident fell to 50. - In 2023, the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related ...

Institute for Economics & Peace

According to Institute for Economics & Peace, Terrorism gets worse as global conflicts drive risk of new wave

London (ots/PRNewswire) - - Deaths caused by terrorism increased by 22% to 8,352, the highest level since 2017. - Attacks are more deadly as the number of terrorist incidents fell by 22% to 3,350, and number of countries reporting an incident fell to 50. - In 2023, the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Large majority recognises disinformation as danger to democracy

Gütersloh/Berlin (ots) - The German population is concerned about disinformation being disseminated deliberately over the internet. They fear that political opinions and elections are being influenced in this way. The political class, civil society and the media must confront this challenge. Comparison with the United States shows that polarisation boosts awareness of ...

Deutschland - Land der Ideen

Looking for 40 young leaders: AGYLE, the African-German Young Leaders programme, is now open for applications

Berlin, Germany (ots) - - Looking for 40 young leaders from Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia, and Germany - Applications can be submitted at www.agyle-programme.com until 7 April 2024 - Core theme: Circular Economy - How young leaders are shaping the transformation - Aim of the programme: strengthening ...

Koehler Group

Wind Farm Wetzlar-Blasbach Goes Live: Milestone for Sustainable Energy Generation

DHL Group

PM: DHL Group präsentiert bei der 13. WTO-Ministerkonferenz Expertenwissen zur Förderung eines nachhaltigen und inklusiven Handels / PR: DHL Group to provide expert insights at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference

Universität Mannheim

Discrimination Impairs Mental Health Directly and Indirectly

Discrimination Impairs Mental Health Directly and Indirectly Up to now, there was some indication that discrimination negatively affects a person’s mental health and well-being. With a meta study, female researchers of the University of Mannheim show the clear negative effects of discrimination for the first time. The systematic meta study of Christine Emmer, Julia Dorn, and Professor Dr. Jutta Mata, holder of the ...

COP28 UAE

COP28 President calls for unprecedented action from every government, business and industry to deliver the UAE Consensus during IEA event in Paris

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus. - "The UAE Consensus raised the bar and set a clear path to keep our north star of 1.5°C within reach," Dr. Al Jaber ...

Horizon3.AI Europe GmbH

Horizon3.ai Unveils Phishing Impact Testing to Help Organizations Understand the Impact of Phished Credentials

Horizon3.ai Unveils Phishing Impact Testing to Help Organizations Understand the Impact of Phished Credentials Empowering Decision-Makers with Precise Insights into Phishing Consequences and Recovery Strategies San Francisco, February 15th, 2024 –Horizon3.ai, a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Two years of war in Ukraine: EU citizens back joint defence policy

Gütersloh (ots) - The situation for Ukraine is deteriorating in the 2024 election year in the EU and US. While a majority continues to support aid to Ukraine in both the EU and in Germany, this applies primarily to supporters of centrist parties. However, a joint European defence policy enjoys majority backing across party lines: 87 per cent of all EU citizens, and 86 per cent of Germans, support the idea. Two years ...

COP28 UAE

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - ALTÉRRA was launched at COP28 with a US$30 billion commitment from the UAE, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action. - "The vehicle will play a critical role in driving climate investments to where it is most needed to unlock impact at scale ...

COP28 UAE

COP28 launches 'The COP Presidencies Troika' in partnership with the COP29 and COP30 Presidencies--a groundbreaking initiative to support 'Mission 1.5°C' by maintaining momentum, locking in continuity, and anchoring implementation

Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - The COP Presidencies Troika, a key achievement of the COP28 Presidency mandated by the UAE Consensus, unites COP28 with the next two COP Presidencies – Azerbaijan and Brazil – to drive ambitious collective climate action. The three will work on the 'Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C'. - ...

Brose SE

Brose puts photovoltaic system and e-charging stations into operation in Santa Margarida

mecom Medien-Communikations-Gesellschaft mbH

mecom a new member of the non-profit European Emergency Number Association (EENA) in charge of the European emergency number service 112

Brussels / Hamburg (ots) - Since the beginning of this year, mecom Medien-Communikations-Gesellschaft mbH has been a member of Brussels-based European Emergency Number Association (EENA). EENA was founded in 1999 to develop a common emergency number service in Europe under 112. The non-profit organisation helps to ...