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Jochen Reinschmidt ist Abteilungsleiter Innovationspolitik beim Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie

Standardization system: Europe must adopt a strategic approach

The transformation to a climate-neutral society and economy while maintaining prosperity is the defining task of the coming years. To achieve this, Europe must now set the right course, writes Jochen Reinschmidt of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association. This also includes standardization.

By Redaktion Table

Nuclear power in the taxonomy draft: a text with weaknesses

According to the Commission's draft taxonomy bill, investments in nuclear power are to be classified as "sustainable." But there are gaps in the Commission's proposal. The Commission also sets standards for technologies that do not yet exist. This provides critics with a broad attack surface.

By Charlotte Wirth

Second year of China's emissions trading

The European emissions trading system started back in 2005, but the establishment of comparable systems in other countries is important for achieving global climate targets. China plays a central role in this: According to the IEA, Chinese power plants accounted for more than half of coal-fired power plant emissions in 2021. In the medium term, the EU border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is expected to make emissions more expensive worldwide – time for a look at the status of the Chinese ETS.

By Redaktion Table

Markus Exenberger ist Geschäftsführer der Stiftung H2Global.

Markus Exenberger: "Hydrogen colonialism must not exist"

Markus Exenberger is the managing director of the H2Global Foundation, and he is convinced that the energy transition will not succeed without the import of green hydrogen. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he revealed why hydrogen classified as green from nuclear energy could overturn the entire concept and how the EU standards can also be guaranteed in the country of production.

By Timo Landenberger

Ecological sovereignty: France's concept for Europe

The goal of European sovereignty runs like a red thread through the program of the French EU Council presidency. The fight against climate change is also subordinated to this goal – and that has consequences.

By Redaktion Table