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Cars still cause a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. In its draft "Fit for 55" package, the Commission formulates for the first time an EU-wide date for phasing out internal combustion engines and more ambitious CO2 limits for new cars. But these are not strict enough.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission will probably trigger the new rule of law mechanism after the Hungarian prime minister's election victory. However, financial sanctions alone will hardly suffice in the fight against Orbán's "illiberal democracy". The European Union must face the question of how it wants to deal with Hungary.
By Redaktion Table
As the world frantically pushes for new investments in oil and gas supplies, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns in its new report that investments are stranded. The 1.5-degree target would require greenhouse gas emissions to be nearly halved by 2030.
By Manuel Berkel
After the massacre in Bucha, France's President Macron speaks out in favor of appropriately harsh sanctions. The German government is hesitant, but only categorically rejects a gas boycott at present.
By Till Hoppe
