Sofia opposes EU climate policy and wants to reverse its coal phase-out plans. High electricity prices make electricity exports more attractive than aid from Brussels. Nevertheless, experts believe that the end of coal in Bulgaria is inevitable.
By Redaktion Table
So far, "forest certificates" have not had the best reputation in climate policy because they are an invitation to greenwashing. At the One Forest Summit in Gabon, experts and politicians made a new proposal: "nature certificates" and improved carbon credits should protect rainforests, fund climate action and reform private climate finance.
By Redaktion Table
The European Union has presented its priorities for COP28. The focus is, in particular, on avoiding greenhouse gases. This also includes a global phase-out of all fossil fuels – a goal the EU already sought at the last COP in Sharm el-Sheikh, but ultimately failed to push through.
By Lukas Knigge
On his South American trip, Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck also discussed green hydrogen and energy partnerships with Colombia. But the country is struggling with the direction and timeframe for its energy transition. Currently, oil, coal and gas still generate high government revenues. Now there is talk about whether green hydrogen can replace them.
By Lisa Kuner
How closely do German automakers actually look at their supply chains in China? An insider claims that the propagated diligence in inspections is a lie. A detailed study on forced labor in the supplier industry supports this thesis.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EV market in China is booming, and German manufacturers lack sustainable concepts. The current problems are self-made and only the beginning, according to a Mercedes insider.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Promoting renewables, protecting consumers and industry from high electricity prices – these are the key points of the official Commission proposals for electricity market reform. With siting criteria for green power plants, the authority is scrapping a plan that would have caused fierce controversy in Germany in particular.
By Manuel Berkel
In December, the European Union passed a Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is designed to prevent exorbitantly subsidized foreign companies – especially from China – from gaining a competitive advantage in the European single market. Swiss competition and antitrust lawyer Adrian Emch fears that the regulation could harm EU companies more than Chinese ones. Frank Sieren spoke with Emch.
By Frank Sieren
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven trophies at the Oscars. Although the film is a wild mix of Asian and Western cinema, it was not shown in China. But for Asian immigrants in the United States, it gives hope for more social recognition.
By Gregor Koppenburg
After Transport Minister Wissing, now Finance Minister Lindner: Once again, an FDP cabinet member is causing trouble at EU level with late amendments. With his demands on the Stability Pact, Lindner partly got his way. But this has come at a price.
By Till Hoppe
