Germany and France disagree on EU climate policy: from taxonomy to emissions trading to CO2 border adjustment. Götz Reichert of the Centre for European Policy (CEP) nevertheless sees potential for Franco-German compromises.
By Redaktion Table
Since the beginning of November, CO2 prices in the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) have been rising rapidly. This week, the price per ton of CO2 exceeded €80 for the first time and is now almost at €90. It is the anticipated increase due to consistent climate policy, but not everyone is happy about it.
By Lukas Knigge
The new cabinet is in place, but responsibilities are still being wrangled over. But it is foreseeable that the Greens will shape German policy in the EU – and thus secure a key position of power for themselves.
By Till Hoppe
With a restructuring of climate policy, the new federal government wants to end the rivalry between the environment and economics ministries. This is intended to transform Germany from a brake on climate protection to a driver of it in Europe. The new "super ministry" under Robert Habeck will nevertheless have to reckon with headwind. Especially from the coalition partner FDP.
By Timo Landenberger
The Green Deal is the most effective solution to energy poverty, writes Alberto Vela of the EEB. The combination of energy efficiency, renewables and efficient building renovation has the greatest potential to decarbonise the EU economy and protect citizens from volatile prices.
By Redaktion Table
