It is one of the tasks that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set herself for the new mandate: a reform of public procurement. The German construction industry hopes that the revision of the current rules will lead to fairer competition for European companies.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Federal Republic of Germany is not taking sufficient care of its species-rich meadows, which are designated as Natura 2000 protected areas. This was ruled by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday.
By Merle Heusmann
Yesterday, the EU Parliament not only agreed to postpone the implementation deadline for the Deforestation Regulation. With the help of the right-wing parties and some liberals, the EPP was also able to ensure that significant changes will now have to be renegotiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Emission credits offset significantly less CO2 than previously assumed. This is the conclusion of a meta-study led by the Max Planck Institute. The experts call for fundamental reforms to the carbon markets.
By Anna Gauto
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
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
