Yesterday, the EU Parliament not only agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for the Deforestation Regulation. With the help of the right-wing parties and some liberals, the EPP was also able to ensure that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Emission credits offset significantly less CO2 than previously assumed. This is the conclusion of a meta-study led by the Max Planck Institute. The experts call for fundamental reforms to the carbon markets.
By Anna Gauto
The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.
By Lukas Knigge
US President-elect Donald Trump remains true to himself in one respect: His choice of ministers is full of surprises. And sends mixed signals to Europe.
By Nana Brink
The EU Parliament has not only voted to postpone the implementation deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the support of the far-right parties and some liberals, the EPP also has also ensured that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, users of electric vehicles do not always pay an "appropriate" price at public charging stations, although the AFIR has been stipulating this for over six months. The BMWK is now calling on the EU Commission to take further steps.
By Manuel Berkel
In the affair surrounding the possible bogus employment of staff in the European Parliament, the public prosecutor's office has demanded a five-year loss of the right to stand for election for the right-wing nationalist Marine Le Pen.
By Redaktion Table
The governments in Berlin and Paris have agreed to discuss "best practices" for the promotion of electric vehicles. The announcement raises eyebrows, as France has introduced subsidies that exclude many Chinese models.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has presented its proposal for the introduction of the eDeclaration. BDA Managing Director Kampeter speaks of a "significant" step towards reducing bureaucracy.
By Alina Leimbach
The Brussels think tank Cerre is calling for more precise regulation to specifically promote Europe's digital and green transformation. In a white paper, the authors warn against excessive bureaucracy and suggest focusing on implementation.
By Corinna Visser
