The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.
By Lukas Knigge
US President-elect Donald Trump remains true to himself in one respect: His choice of ministers is full of surprises. And sends mixed signals to Europe.
By Nana Brink
The EU Parliament has not only voted to postpone the implementation deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the support of the far-right parties and some liberals, the EPP also has also ensured that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, users of electric vehicles do not always pay an "appropriate" price at public charging stations, although the AFIR has been stipulating this for over six months. The BMWK is now calling on the EU Commission to take further steps.
By Manuel Berkel
Under the Biden administration, a US law could be passed that bans Chinese components in connected cars on the US market. This will also have consequences for the supply chains of European manufacturers.
By Corinna Visser
Denmark presents guidelines for the safe and responsible use of AI assistants. The standards are also intended to help promote uniform and robust approaches to the use of AI within Europe.
By Corinna Visser
In the affair surrounding the possible bogus employment of staff in the European Parliament, the public prosecutor's office has demanded a five-year loss of the right to stand for election for the right-wing nationalist Marine Le Pen.
By Redaktion Table
Several members of the CDU/CSU have criticized the cancellation of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly on Dec. 2. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas had canceled the meeting due to the end of the traffic light coalition. Several important topics will now have to wait.
By Manuel Berkel
The governments in Berlin and Paris have agreed to discuss "best practices" for the promotion of electric vehicles. The announcement raises eyebrows, as France has introduced subsidies that exclude many Chinese models.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has presented its proposal for the introduction of the eDeclaration. BDA Managing Director Kampeter speaks of a "significant" step towards reducing bureaucracy.
By Alina Leimbach
