The US government plans massive subsidies and tax benefits to build up a hydrogen industry. However, experts are skeptical: Crucial questions remain unanswered and the use of fossil fuels has also been considered "clean" so far. The details of the regulations are decisive.
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Die US-Regierung plant massive Subventionen und Steuervorteile zum Aufbau der Wasserstoffindustrie. Aber Experten sind skeptisch: Entscheidende Fragen sind noch ungeklärt und als „sauber“ gilt bisher auch der Einsatz fossiler Energien. Entscheidend sind die Details der Regelungen.
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The energy transition partnership JETP between several developed countries and Indonesia has serious problems: The schedule is delayed, it lacks correct data and transparency, and the goals are apparently too ambitious. Now, even money intended for green investments could flow into coal power.
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Die Energiewende-Partnerschaft JETP zwischen einigen Industriestaaten und Indonesien hat schwerwiegende Probleme: Der Zeitplan verzögert sich, es fehlen korrekte Daten und Transparenz, die Ziele sind offenbar zu ehrgeizig. Jetzt könnte sogar Geld in die Kohlekraft fließen, das eigentlich für grüne Investitionen vorgesehen ist.
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The Environment Committee (ENVI) has defined its position on CO2 fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles. The target for 2035 has been raised slightly compared with the Commission proposal. For city buses, the Parliament is more ambitious than the Council.
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Baden-Württemberg's Economics Minister Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut (CDU) criticizes overregulation by the EU. She is calling for an SME envoy to be created. He should report directly to the President of the Commission and have veto power.
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Two AfD politicians who made false statements about their school and professional qualifications may keep their promising places on the far-right party's list of candidates for the European elections. This has now been decided by a party convention.
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The diplomat Kirill Logvinov is said to work not only for the Russian Foreign Ministry but also for the Russian foreign intelligence service SWR, according to findings of the Belgian intelligence agency VSSE.
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The EU Parliament's Trade Committee (INTA) has spoken out in favor of expanding trade relations with Taiwan. MEPs also called for work to begin swiftly on a stable supply chain agreement with Taiwan.
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