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The Trump administration has prioritized strategic and economic ties with Saudi Arabia over human rights concerns, neglecting issues like travel bans on US citizens and repression of dissent.

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New German coalition puts climate protection on back burner

Analysis

Germany’s incoming government of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have concluded a governing ‘contract’ and will take office in May. The new chancellor, Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz, underscored in the campaign that climate protection would not be a top priority.

By Paul Hockenos

What to expect for the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage in 2025

Analysis

In 2025, the new Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) hopes to set up the interim procedures and modalities for a start-up phase by COP30 as a test case to inform its long-term approach. Can developing and developed countries overcome conflicting visions to agree on early interventions to swiftly deliver for vulnerable communities?

By Liane Schalatek

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10 Things to Know about Climate Finance: 2025

An urgent look at climate finance in 2025. Are current commitments enough to meet developing countries' needs? This examines funding gaps, adaptation shortfalls, and the path to scaling finance. Here are the 10 things you need to know, in visual form.

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Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations

Analysis

The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations?

By Merima Šišić and Derya Binışık

EU defence industrial policy in a new era

E-paper

The 2024 re-election of Donald Trump as US president, and the realignment of US security strategy that is expected to follow fundamentally changes Europe’s security outlook. The EU cannot become Europe’s security provider, but it can, through its defence industrial policy, support the funding and organization of the rearmament effort.

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