SZ am Abend: News from July 2, 2025
The EU is watering down its climate protection ambitions. Greenhouse gas emissions in member states are to be reduced by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels – a legal requirement. But under political pressure, the EU Commission is softening the target, which is more stringent than scientists recommend. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Sean "Diddy" Combs found partially guilty. Jurors in New York agreed to acquit the rapper on charges of sex trafficking and organized crime. Nevertheless, the 55-year-old faces up to 20 years in prison. Read the article
Germany-wide taxi strike: Drivers demand minimum prices for all providers. With the protest, the industry wants to call on cities to implement minimum prices for ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt. Many taxi companies report massive drops in revenue due to cheaper competition – in some cases by up to 30 percent. Read the article (SZ Plus)
EXCLUSIVE – Commerzbank takeover: German government blocks Unicredit's new advances. Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel continues to push for a takeover of Commerzbank and writes letters to the Chancellor and the Finance Minister – so far without success. Behind the scenes, a power struggle over Europe's banking landscape is raging. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Government approves increased gas production in the North Sea. The German cabinet is planning an agreement with the Netherlands that would allow new gas fields off the East Frisian Islands. The German Environmental Aid organization criticizes the government for "handing over this part of the sea to the gas industry." Read the article (SZ Plus)
Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA. According to President Peseschkian, the country will no longer cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the time being. Tehran blames the IAEA for the attacks by Israel and the United States because of its reports on Iran's nuclear program. Read the live blog.
Bundeswehr: Pistorius replaces the Inspector General of the Army. The Defense Minister wants new "momentum" for the Army. Major General Christian Freuding will succeed Alfons Mais in September. Another important position will be filled by a woman for the first time: Nicole Schilling as Deputy Inspector General. Read the article
Other important topics- Auto industry: Tesla sales slump sharply
- Television: Lidl Group enters the streaming business (SZ Plus)
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