The EU is planning a legislative package for accelerated grid expansion. This will also include measures for greater centralization. Member states could save around EUR 560 billion if power grids are planned across national borders.
By Manuel Berkel
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 key movers and shakers on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
With the eighth omnibus package, the Commission is laying its hands on environmental protection standards – on the same day that the European Environment Agency certifies that the EU is failing to meet its protection targets.
By Lukas Knigge
EU negotiators from the Parliament, Council, and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in trilogue talks. By 2040, CO₂ emissions are to be reduced by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels.
By Lukas Knigge
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: The 100 key players on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, EUR 1 billion is to be saved annually by weakening them.
By Lukas Knigge
The postponement of the ETS2 emissions trading scheme to 2028 and a reform of the market stability reserve could initially drive up CO₂ prices, but cause them to fall in the long term. Analysts warn that this will weaken the incentives for clean technologies.
By Lukas Knigge
A new data collection provides insights into the progress of climate-friendly iron and steel production at selected companies. thyssenkrupp is relatively advanced among the large corporations, but newcomers promise even more.
By Alex Veit
The ICJ’s climate report is not mentioned in the COP30 decisions. ICJ judge Brant nevertheless finds the court’s legal opinion reflected in the texts. The opinion will continue to provide a “permanent legal framework” for negotiations in the future.
By Alexandra Endres
