The European Commission's long-awaited proposals to overhaul the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has come under criticism for falling short on objectives to distribute money more fairly, improve the sector's competitiveness and promote greener farming practices.

Nuclear power plants are attractive for their owners but not necessarily for the consumer, says Alois Tost, independent expert consultant on energy issues.

Negotiators in Durban must put aside their national interests and come up with common targets on emission cuts and climate funding within the spirit of solidarity in order to achieve a climate breakthrough, argues Roeland Scholtalbers.