In brief | 5 September '24
Le Monde:
The appointment of the EU's former Brexit negotiator, a member of the right-wing Les Républicains party, comes after almost two months of deadlock following legislative elections that produced no clear majority in Parliament.
dpa:
Business climate in Germany’s automotive industry darkened in August, the leading ifo institute said.
Bloomberg:
The carmaker’s warning of possible factory closures is the most symbolic moment yet for the decline of manufacturing in Europe’s No. 1 economy.
Guardian:
The ground is humming with geothermal energy that could heat or cool our homes.
Reuters:
Former ECB chief blames limited innovation, high prices & skills gaps ahead of his much-anticipated report on the topic.
Financial Times:
Closure of final plant at the end of September marks a critical step in decarbonising electricity by 2030.
Guardian:
Dialogue with green groups results in agreement on ‘urgent, ambitious and feasible’ reforms in agriculture.