A reliable, Europe-wide network of charging points is essential for the transformation of transport. An EU regulation with national expansion targets (AFIR) is to provide the infrastructure. Progress is being made in both the Council and Parliament, and there seems to be an overall agreement. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the details.
By Lukas Knigge
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sharp rise in energy prices are making it harder and harder to enforce the CO2 price for buildings and road transport. While ETS 2 offers emissions savings potential, it is likely to lead to further price increases. But alternatives are lacking.
By Lukas Knigge
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee adopted the report on the "Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive" (CSRD). It aims to make it easier for the public and investors to access reliable information about a company's impact on people and the planet.
By Lukas Knigge
