A legal analysis reveals that postponing the launch of ETS-2 until 2028 breaks EU law. This could also affect the legality of future EU legislation.
By Lukas Knigge
Last week, the member states tasked the European Commission with revising ETS 1. However, it must proceed with caution so as not to undermine the system’s very foundations.
By Lukas Knigge and Alex Veit
The German government plans to achieve its climate goals with EUR 8 billion in additional investment. However, the emissions gap in the Climate Action Plan has still not been closed, as the Council of Experts has pointed out.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
A legal analysis reveals that postponing the launch of ETS-2 until 2028 violates EU law. This could also affect the legality of future EU legislation.
By Lukas Knigge
In a landmark decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled that climate policy is a matter for lawmakers. Carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW will therefore be allowed to continue selling gasoline and diesel-powered cars in the future – unless policymakers intervene.
By Alexandra Endres
At last week’s EU summit, leaders announced measures to curb the sharp rise in energy prices. However, many questions remain unresolved regarding free allowances, the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), and energy taxes.
By Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
The IPCC is facing a difficult plenary session. At stake are the timeline for the next report, geopolitical tensions, and the US attacks on science. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz explains how and why IPCC reports will look different in the future.
By Lukas Bayer and Bernhard Pötter
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has documented a growing energy imbalance in the Earth system. According to the WMO, more than 91% of the excess energy is stored in the oceans.
By Lisa Kuner
The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has finalized drafts bills for the grids package and the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG). The plan to waive compensation for electricity not fed into the grid remains in place. However, the associated costs are far lower than those cited by the minister.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
