A tonne of CO2 costs around 40 percent less in European emissions trading than it did a year ago. The market is volatile, the protection is too weak. What does this mean for companies that want to invest in low-carbon technologies?
By Lukas Knigge
Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the Commission attempts to resolve a dispute over reform or withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty. Both are now to be made possible. Investor protection should no longer hinder climate policy.
By Alex Veit
Above the clouds of the EU, many national regulations still apply to air traffic. This "patchwork quilt" is to become more uniform in future. One of the aims is to reduce CO2 emissions.
By Redaktion Table
Nicola Procaccini is betting "that there will be a shift to the right in the European Parliament after the European elections." Whether the ECR Group supports the possible future Commission President Ursula von der Leyen depends on the Commission's agenda.
By Markus Grabitz
A further €5 billion for arms purchases for Ukraine is at stake: there has been a rapprochement in the dispute over the reform of the European Peace Facility (EFF). Berlin has apparently been able to assert itself on one point, while a demand from Paris has met with resistance.
By Eric Bonse
Markiyan Dmytrasevych reacts with incomprehension to the Agriculture Committee's call for greater restrictions on Ukrainian imports. In an interview with Julia Dahm, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Agriculture also proposes how EU accession can be achieved without breaking the agricultural budget.
By Julia Dahm
The Christian Democratic party family wants to enforce fixed quotas for refugees who are granted asylum in the EU for humanitarian reasons. This is the aim of the manifesto adopted by the party family in Bucharest at the start of the European election campaign. Today, Ursula von der Leyen must face the vote of the 800 delegates as the lead candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
The Belgian Council Presidency has not yet given up on the EU supply chain law: With a new compromise proposal, it is trying to reach an agreement after all. Among other things, the proposal would significantly limit the scope of the law. However, Federal Minister of Justice Buschmann is sticking to his rejection.
By Leonie Düngefeld
These are not easy times for his industry: Pierre Gröning, chief lobbyist for the German chemical industry in Brussels, complains about high energy prices and worries about Europe's competitiveness. He has clear words on the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
Following disagreements over Ukraine policy, Berlin and Paris are now demonstrating their unity. Together, they want to procure ammunition for the country under attack.
By Alina Leimbach
