Climate & Environment

How the Greens bring Berlin and Brussels together

The Greens are far from being the strongest force in the European Parliament. But when it comes to linking the federal capital with the EU capital, the party is unmatched.

By Markus Grabitz

Study: EU must invest billions more in low-emission technologies

By Redaktion Table

Does the EU need a Climate Czar?

Following the COP27, which was disappointing from the EU's point of view, calls for a European climate envoy are growing louder. They should only take care of the international climate negotiations. The idea is not easy to implement, but there would be some good candidates.

By Lukas Knigge

Climate outlook 2023: Now it's all about implementation

2023 will mainly be about realizing the EU's climate protection plans because large parts of the Fit for 55 package have been completed. In addition, there will be a few new legislative proposals and the formal adoption of the old ones.

By Lukas Knigge

Supply chains, raw materials and the circular economy: 2023 outlooks

With the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Right to Repair, the EU Commission announced two important legislative projects for the first quarter. The progress of the EU Supply Chain Act will also be interesting to watch this year. An outlook on the upcoming months.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg – being mindful of natural resources

By Redaktion Table

ECJ: no compensation for individuals due to air pollution

By Redaktion Table

Habeck and Le Maire to counter Inflation Reduction Act

By Till Hoppe

COP15: agreement on 30 percent land protection

After long and tough negotiations, parties at the World Conference on Nature (COP15) in Montreal agreed on a new global treaty to protect ecological diversity. The text came as a surprise and is more ambitious than many had expected.

By Timo Landenberger

Emissions trading for buildings and transport is coming

At just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, the deal in the jumbo trilogue on the reform of emissions trading was reached: The ambition level will rise, the carbon price for buildings and road transport will be introduced, and the free emissions allowances for the industry will end in 2034. This means that the essential part of the Fit for 55 package is ready.

By Lukas Knigge