With two weeks to go until the Bundestag elections, the parties are already preparing for lengthy exploratory talks. Europe.Table has examined European, climate and digital policy to identify lines of conflict and possible compromises. Today: the election program of Alliance 90/The Greens.
By Lukas Knigge
Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.
By Timo Landenberger
Who can form a government with whom after the Bundestag elections depends on the parties' ability to compromise. Each player brings their own non-negotiable positions, as well as those that are willingly given up for the sake of successful negotiations. Europe.Table examines the party programs for possible lines of compromise with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today: the government plan of the FDP.
By Lukas Knigge
The Bundestag elections and the possible governing coalitions are also decisive for Europe and Germany's role in the EU. The parties' election programs form the basis for the exploratory talks. Europe.Table examines the programs and possible lines of conflict with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today's starting point: the joint government program of the CDU and CSU.
By Timo Landenberger
Germany's company car fleet is among the dirtiest in Europe. Companies have little incentive to provide their employees with environmentally friendly cars. Transport organizations are thus demanding more tax breaks for EVs from the German government and higher carbon fleet limits from the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
The building sector has a lot of potential for reducing carbon emissions. However, the EU Commission's proposal to introduce emissions trading for this sector as well caused an outcry throughout Europe. Although the ETS is only to become part of a policy mix, skepticism remains.
By Timo Landenberger
