December 2019

19.04.2018, Brandenburg, Schönefeld: Ein Modell der europäischen Trägerrakete Ariane 6 steht auf dem Gelände der Internationalen Luftfahrtausstellung ILA, im Hintergrund startet ein Flugzeug. (Zu dpa "Hersteller der neuen Ariane-6-Rakete fordert baldige Staats-Aufträge")
19.04.2018, Brandenburg, Schönefeld: Ei […]
News, Infographic

The future of space travel – Where are Germany and Europe headed?

To fly back to the Moon, build a German spaceport, ensure fast internet between thousands of satellites. There are many ideas related to space travel - where do Germany and Europe see opportunities?
1 year ago
Michael Gove (L) and Boris Johnson hold a press conference at Brexit HQ. Britain's Conservative government can conclude negotiations on future trade with the European Union by the end of next year, senior cabinet minister Michael Gove insisted on Sunday.
Michael Gove (L) and Boris Johnson hold […]
Brexit, Infographic

Britain can agree quick Brexit trade deal with EU, minister insists

Britain's Conservative government stated that a future trade deal with the European Union should be expected by the end of this year and before the Brexit deadline on January 31.
1 year ago
06.06.2017, Thailand, Bangkok: Plastikmüll liegt am Strand von Ko Sih Chang, einer Insel im Golf von Thailand. Papst Franziskus hat am 01.09.2018 die Menschen dazu aufgerufen, das Meer nicht mit Plastik zu vermüllen. (zu dpa «Papst: Meer darf nicht mit Plastik vermüllt werden»)
06.06.2017, Thailand, Bangkok: Plastikm […]
Environmental pollution, Webgraphic

How plastic makes its way into the ocean

The millions of tonnes of plastic that end up in the world’s oceans pose a threat to marine animals. How does it get there? The following graphic shows a selection of possible sources.
1 year ago
A pedestrian walks past a billboard in west Belfast on December 8, 2017 erected by Republican Party Sinn Fein calling for a special status for Northern Ireland with respect to Brexit and no hard borders in Ireland. Photo: Paul Faith / AFP
A pedestrian walks past a billboard in w […]
Brexit, Election year, Infographic

‘Brexit election’ raises hopes and fears in Northern Ireland

PM Boris Johnson's crushing election victory gives Britain a chance to move past years of Brexit gridlock -- especially in Northern Ireland, where social and political divides run deep
1 year ago
Belgian police officers walk past fire fighters and members of security evacuating Greenpeace activists and taking down a giant banner attached on the front of the European Council's building during a protest action in Brussels, on December 12, 2019 ahead of the European Summit. Photo: Aris Oikonomou /AFP
Belgian police officers walk past fire f […]
Climate change, Environmental pollution, Infographic

Polish holdout mars EU climate target deal

EU leaders have agreed to a target of making the bloc carbon neutral by 2050, but the deal was immediately undermined by Poland's refusal to implement the aim
1 year ago
Britain's main opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn talks to students at Lancaster University on November 15, 2019 regarding the party's plans to deliver free full fibre broadband if they win the general election. Photo: Peter Byrne / Pool
Britain's main opposition Labour party l […]
Brexit, Election year, Europe's Youth, Infographic, Video

Youth vote an unpredictable factor in UK election

Young voters are the most europhile and left-wing in Britain, yet also the least likely to vote, representing an unknown factor in Thursday's battle for Downing Street
1 year ago
Activists (from L): Argentina's Nicole Becker, Russia's Arshak Makichyian, Australia's Chloe McCann and Toby Thorpe, Netherlands' Erik Christiansson, Sweden's Vega Minsson and France's Lea Ilardo pose in front of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 logo at the 'IFEMA - Feria de Madrid' exhibition centre in Madrid on December 5, 2019
Activists (from L): Argentina's Nicole B […]
Climate change, Europe's Youth, Infographic

Young people took to Madrid’s streets for climate: Who were they?

On December 6 young activists marched in Madrid, where negotiators from nearly 200 nations at UN climate talks are feeling the heat of an increasingly angry and anxious world
1 year ago
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