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Offshore wind becomes lucrative business model

Offshore wind farms in Europe often no longer require government subsidies. In fact, they are so lucrative that companies pay billions for such licenses. However, a different wind is blowing in China and the UK, the world's largest offshore markets.

By Bernward Janzing

Frans Timmermans, Vize-Praesident und Kommissar fuer Klimaschutz der Europaeischen Kommission, gibt im Beisein von europaeischen MinisterInnen waehrend der COP27 Klimakonferenz ein Pressestatement ab. Scharm-el-Sheikh, 19.11.2022 Scharm-el-Sheikh Aegypten *** Frans Timmermans, Vice President and Commissioner for Climate Action of the European Commission, delivers a press statement in the presence of European Ministers during the COP27 Climate Change Conference Sharm el Sheikh, 19 11 2022 Sharm el Sheikh Egypt Copyright: xThomasxTrutschelx

Timmermans' resignation weakens EU climate policy

With the departure of the EU Commissioner and Executive Vice-President, the EU has lost a seasoned and well-connected climate action expert on the international stage. A successor will not have the expertise and connections. And the Spanish Council Presidency could exacerbate the problems.

By Bernhard Pötter

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The EU loses its climate chief

Frans Timmermans will leave Brussels. Even though the future of the Green Deal chief had been the subject of speculation for months, it was the news of the day in EU circles. The Commission Vice-President plans to become Prime Minister for the new red-green alliance in the Netherlands.

By Lukas Knigge

How aviation must become climate-friendly

Air travel is the privilege of a minority. Although a majority in Germany and other countries support limiting air traffic for the sake of the climate, politicians have so far failed to implement viable proposals. In times of climate crisis, this is hard to comprehend.

By Redaktion Table