With the introduction of the Emissions Trading Directive, the EU has shown courage, write the authors of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). For its continued success, social measures will be decisive.
By Daniel Klingenfeld, Christoph Kühleis, Juliane Steegmann, Jan Weiß
Today, Friday, Trump and Putin may be negotiating the future of Ukraine – without Ukraine itself at the table. In Kyiv, the bilateral meeting is therefore being awaited with great tension.
By Denis Trubetskoy
While Berlin wants to leave no doubt about its support for the 90 percent climate target for 2040, the Christian Democrats in Brussels are not quite so united.
By Lukas Knigge
Beijing has responded directly for the first time to EU sanctions against Chinese financial institutions, banning two banks from Lithuania from doing business with partners in China. The move is seen as a warning to larger Chinese banks from the EU.
By Amelie Richter
Due to the lack of implementation of the European Renewable Energy Directive, Deutsche Regas will forgo a subsidy that would have provided EUR 112 million for an electrolysis project.
By Manuel Berkel
In the border region, the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly aims to make it easier to visit health facilities in the neighboring country. Bilingual kindergartens are also intended to promote mutual understanding.
By Manuel Berkel
At the meeting in Alaska, the EU has months of submission to Donald Trump at stake. The US president could be primarily interested in trade deals. If Vladimir Putin is willing to compromise, the USA could also benefit economically in Russia.
By Marc De Vos
Beijing has responded directly for the first time to EU sanctions against Chinese financial institutions, banning two banks from Lithuania from doing business with partners in China. The move is seen as a warning signal from the EU to larger Chinese banks.
By Amelie Richter
By Stefan Braun, Sara Sievert
