The range of amendments in the EU Parliament on CO2 fleet limits for cars and small vans is huge. They range from a phase-out of internal combustion vehicles in 2030 and a ban on internal combustion SUVs from 2025 to a strategy for e-fuels.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government is still working hard on its final positions on the Fit for 55 dossiers. The debate in the European Parliament and other member states is already in full swing – conflicts included. These are being fought out not only between the institutions but also among the rapporteurs of the most important dossiers.
By Lukas Knigge
The president announces a relaunch of the French nuclear program. Initially, he wants to build six new pressurized water reactors. Macron is thus positioning himself for the election campaign – even though the incumbent is not yet officially a candidate.
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China's power sector has gained much attention since last year. On the one hand, the People's Republic launched its emissions trading scheme in the summer, which so far has only covered the power sector. At the same time, the country was hit by a severe power crisis. Many of the causes lie in the sector's outdated structure, which is also hampering China's planned energy transition.
By Christiane Kuehl
The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is anything but a success story, writes Martin Haeusling. Now it is up to the member states to implement a fairer and greener agricultural policy via their strategic plans. However, the Greens' CAP shadow rapporteur in the EU Parliament expects a race for the softest environmental requirements.
By Redaktion Table
