Yesterday, the EU Parliament not only agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for the Deforestation Regulation. With the help of the right-wing parties and some liberals, the EPP was also able to ensure that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Emission credits offset significantly less CO2 than previously assumed. This is the conclusion of a meta-study led by the Max Planck Institute. The experts call for fundamental reforms to the carbon markets.
By Anna Gauto
The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.
By Lukas Knigge
US President-elect Donald Trump remains true to himself in one respect: His choice of ministers is full of surprises. And sends mixed signals to Europe.
By Nana Brink
The EU Parliament has not only voted to postpone the implementation deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the support of the far-right parties and some liberals, the EPP also has also ensured that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, users of electric vehicles do not always pay an "appropriate" price at public charging stations, although the AFIR has been stipulating this for over six months. The BMWK is now calling on the EU Commission to take further steps.
By Manuel Berkel
Several members of the CDU/CSU have criticized the cancellation of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly on Dec. 2. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas had canceled the meeting due to the end of the traffic light coalition. Several important topics will now have to wait.
By Manuel Berkel
The governments in Berlin and Paris have agreed to discuss "best practices" for the promotion of electric vehicles. The announcement raises eyebrows, as France has introduced subsidies that exclude many Chinese models.
By Manuel Berkel
Denmark presents guidelines for the safe and responsible use of AI assistants. The standards are also intended to help promote uniform and robust approaches to the use of AI within Europe.
By Corinna Visser
Under the Biden administration, a US law could be passed that bans Chinese components in connected cars on the US market. This will also have consequences for the supply chains of European manufacturers.
By Corinna Visser
