According to a study, the EU target of 90% self-sufficiency in batteries by 2030 is unlikely to be achievable. However, the authors assume that the proportion of European batteries will increase. The fact that Northvolt has now also filed for bankruptcy in Sweden is not a good sign.
By Nico Beckert
The EU should become an attractive hub for green production: That is Brussels' signal to its own industry and Washington with the Clean Industrial Deal. Even if funding matters remain unresolved, the plan has been welcomed in Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Nico Beckert
Although global investment in decarbonization reached a record level in 2024, it was still far below the required level. New technologies such as CCS and green hydrogen in particular failed to attract much investment. Germany performs quite well overall in an international comparison.
By Nico Beckert
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Marcel Grzanna
Daniel Křetínský could soon own half of ThyssenKrupp Steel. However, the investor is just as controversial in Duisburg as he is in London, Prague, and Kyiv.
By Alex Veit
The company Drift Energy wants to produce clean hydrogen with high-tech sailing ships. Initial tests have already been carried out and venture capitalists are providing support. The technology could also help to significantly reduce emissions from commercial shipping.
By Nick Nuttall
The Brussels authority wants to make billions available to promote batteries for EU cars and renewable hydrogen. The money is to come from the innovation fund.
By Marion Bergermann
China is in the midst of its decarbonization. Progress has been made in electricity, transport and steel. However, energy consumption continues to grow rapidly and the chemical sector's new focus on coal is undermining progress. What Chinese experts say and why the new NDC could hold surprises.
By Nico Beckert
In Chile, sun and wind cover a large part of the energy supply. If all countries pursued a comparable climate policy, global warming could probably be stopped at less than two degrees. Behind this is a market-oriented policy – and decisive action by the state.
By Alexandra Endres
