Brussels Court Bouillon: the leaks of the REPowerEU plan, to be officially unveiled by the European Commission on May 18, brought the Brussels "bubble" to a boil last Wednesday. Yet the "energy diplomacy" supplement, also to be unveiled on May 18, remained largely untouched, despite the fact that it has become a very essential part of the EU's energy strategy.
By Claire Stam
Switzerland always wanted to be the "battery of Europe". Russia's war in Ukraine is now heightening concerns about supply bottlenecks for electricity and gas. The unresolved relationship with the EU also plays a role.
By Stephan Israel
The CO2 cap-and-trade mechanism is one of the most important instruments for decarbonizing the industry and protecting against carbon leakage. However, the German government has so far neglected the issue. Industry and climate activists alike are now criticizing this move.
By Lukas Knigge