The financial economist is one of Olaf Scholz's closest advisors in the Chancellery. He believes that one of the main tasks of the next EU Commission will be to drive forward the Capital Markets Union and mobilize more private capital.
By Redaktion Table
In an interview with Bernhard Pötter, climate economist Ottmar Edenhofer calls for a new financial structure to reward investments in net-zero technologies and support emerging countries with a carbon price.
By Lukas Knigge
The proposed temporary relaxation of environmental rules in the Common Agricultural Policy had not found a majority of Member States, now the European Commission has pushed through the measure single-handedly.
By Julia Dahm
Today, Wednesday, the Environment and Consumer Protection Committees in the EU Parliament will vote on the report on the Green Claims Directive. They have simplified the Commission's draft in their deliberations significantly – and are thus accommodating the industry.
By Redaktion Table
Member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new fiscal rules. Experts consider these better than the rigid old rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. Nevertheless, they could prevent the investments needed to achieve the climate targets.
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The ETS 2 is set to replace German emissions trading in 2027. However, this could lead to price fluctuations, which could ultimately also jeopardize the climate targets. This is why scientists have presented ways to prevent this.
By Lukas Knigge
Apple and Microsoft were able to prevail with their arguments. The Commission does not classify four of their platform services as gatekeepers within the meaning of the Digital Market Act.
By Corinna Visser
The lead committees of the European Parliament have adopted the political agreement on the AI Act by a large majority. The plenary will vote on the AI Act in April.
By Corinna Visser
Donald Trump questions NATO's guarantee of assistance. German Chancellor Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Tusk reject the words – but are themselves calling for more commitment to security from all European allies.
By Till Hoppe
The Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked with the Russian secret service for many years. The Latvian security police have now summoned her. However, the authorities are encountering difficulties in their investigations.
By Redaktion Table
