Reader in Politics, Co-Director, Aston Centre for Europe, Aston University.
Germany
— Germany’s CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, has shifted rightward on immigration, passing a Bundestag vote with the support of the far-right AfD, breaking a political firewall. This controversial move intensifies Germany’s polarised election climate.
Environment
— In cold climate countries like the UK, the uptake of sustainable heating remains low due to cost concerns, lack of public awareness, and resistance to government enforcement. Public campaigns and landlord incentives are crucial for an effective transition.
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