An isolated China alongside Putin is not a desirable scenario, writes William Klein in Standpunkt. The West can still influence China's policy toward Russia. Europe has a key role to play in this.
By Redaktion Table
France's president sparked a debate with his Europe Day speech: Does the EU need a precursor to membership? There is sympathy for it in the community, but the aspirants react suspiciously.
By Till Hoppe
Europe is making itself independent of Russian oil – but a much bigger challenge is to do without Russian gas. The only option is a combination of energy savings and increased LNG imports, writes Daniel Gros of CEPS in the Viewpoint. European solidarity will also be important in this regard, he adds.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament's rapporteurs cleared a huge hurdle on Tuesday on the way to redesigning the European emissions trading system. They agreed on the introduction of a second ETS for buildings and transport. Nevertheless, there are open questions at the CBAM.
By Lukas Knigge
Solar panels should pay off their costs more quickly for homeowners in the future. This is the aim of the Commission's draft solar strategy. The member states are also to significantly accelerate the construction of solar power with new programs starting next year.
By Manuel Berkel