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Poland: How the government plans to phase out coal

The importance of coal in Poland's power supply is rapidly declining: Its share has fallen from 80 percent to 57 percent, power plants and coal mines are inefficient and expensive. Gas, renewables and soon nuclear power are set to replace coal. However, the government is faced with considerable problems.

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Election fact check: CO2 capture for coal-fired power plants

All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate protection, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are.

By Nico Beckert

Next Federal Government: How it can make housing affordable and climate-friendly

Building is becoming more and more expensive, rents are rising rapidly and home ownership is unaffordable for many. Germany's real estate and construction industry is doing badly – at the same time, the sector is contributing too little to achieving climate targets. The next German government can change this. Kolja Zajicek, Senior Policy Advisor at the Climate Economy Foundation, explains how.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Bundestag: Which energy laws can still be agreed upon

Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt