China's planned export restrictions on solar production plants could hinder the development of the European solar industry. But experts believe there are ways out of dependence. The decisive factor, they say, is how politics react. Expertise and technical knowledge are still available.
By Nico Beckert
By 2030, all new city buses are to be emission-free. This is provided for in the Commission's proposal for carbon regulation on heavy-duty vehicles, which was presented yesterday. Exceptions are possible. If the terrain is mountainous and weather conditions are challenging, the Commission can still allow contingents of combustion engine city buses after 2030.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Court of Auditors wants to keep a close eye on the Commission and member states as they implement the NextGenerationEU buildup program. In an interview with Table.Media, Klaus-Heiner Lehne, a German member of the Court, says where he sees a potential need for improvement.
By Max Mustermann