The Greens received a setback in the European elections. But does this also apply to the Green Deal? What impact will the election results have on European climate policy?
By Lukas Knigge
Brussels plans to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, and parts of the German industry and government are against it. But Sebastian Bock argues that they are a necessary evil.
By Amelie Richter
The CDU and CSU promise that the Commission will prepare an exit from the combustion engine phase-out after the election. So far, there is no indication as to whether Ursula von der Leyen has adopted this demand.
By Markus Grabitz
The measures for the EU’s 2030 climate target are not sufficient to achieve the 2040 target. Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, explains in an interview which instruments can achieve the goals most cost-effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
This week marks the end of the European Parliament's legislative period. And with the Net-Zero Industry Act, the final piece of the Green Deal puzzle before June's European elections will be voted on this Thursday. Time to take stock and look ahead.
By Lukas Knigge
How is the EU's Green Deal progressing? Where are renewables being manufactured and installed? What's new with hydrogen and electric cars? So far, there hasn't been a central source for this information. Now, guidance comes from the "Clean Tech Tracker" by the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel.
By Bernhard Pötter
Since the beginning of the year, European shipping has been included in the European emissions trading. Initially, the industry expressed concerns that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue to generate emissions unchecked. It has now become apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lisa Kuner
The Greens' leading candidate warns that demands such as the abandonment of combustion engines are creating new planning uncertainty. Instead, companies need instruments to be able to implement climate policy requirements.
By Till Hoppe
Next Monday, the Environment Council is due to take a final vote on the Nature Restoration Act. German Minister for Financial Affairs Christian Lindner has now signaled that he does not want to support the project.
By Till Hoppe
