Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
Von Lukas Knigge
The EU environment ministers discussed the most important points on Wednesday at their first meeting since the presentation of the Fit for 55 package. There was fierce opposition to the planned emissions trading in the buildings and transport sectors. Ideas also differed widely on burden sharing and carbon standards for cars.
Von Timo Landenberger
Bei ihrem ersten Treffen seit der Vorstellung des Fit-for-55-Pakets diskutierten die EU-Umweltminister am Mittwoch die wichtigsten Punkte. Heftigen Widerspruch gab es für den geplanten Emissionshandel im Gebäude- und Verkehrssektor. Auch bei der Lastenteilung und den CO2-Standards für Autos gingen die Vorstellungen teils weit auseinander.
Von Timo Landenberger
