There is still no resolution in sight in the dispute over the planned oil embargo against Russia. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers in Brussels failed to break the resistance from Hungary.
By Eric Bonse
To achieve the climate neutrality goal, the removal of CO2 from the air is indispensable. However, while the natural sinking capacity of forests and the like has been declining for years, technical solutions remain controversial. One way to combine the two: BECCS – bio energy with carbon capture and storage. But here, too, opinions are divided.
By Timo Landenberger
Due to the sharp rise in energy costs, the EU Commission may also want to allow state-regulated electricity prices for medium-sized companies. For the gas market, the authority also considers price caps on the exchanges.
By Manuel Berkel
Last week, the Conference on the future of Europe was concluded. Now far-reaching reform proposals are on the table. The risk that these will amount to nothing is great. The Russian war of aggression shows how urgently the EU needs reforms. The German government should therefore seize the opportunities offered by the conference.
By Redaktion Table