The final text of COP28 does not contain the phase-out of fossil fuels that many countries had hoped for. However, many still see the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "phasing out fossil fuels" as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Union's environment ministers discussed the scientific recommendations for the EU's CO2 reduction target for 2040 on Monday. The new climate target could be adopted as early as June next year.
By Lukas Knigge
With their national climate targets, the EU member states will only save 51% of greenhouse gases by 2030 instead of the agreed 55%. This is what the Commission writes in its assessment of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP). Germany has also been criticized.
By Manuel Berkel
In the opinion of the EU Commission, Platform X, which grew up as Twitter, has not sufficiently fulfilled its obligations under the Digital Services Act. This concerns illegal content, among other things.
By Falk Steiner
On Thursday, the Permanent Representatives Committee is to vote on the Commission's proposal to relax EU genetic engineering legislation. Supporters are hoping for a new balance of power in the Council.
By Henrike Schirmacher
The Council adopted its negotiating mandate for the EU Packaging Regulation on Monday. The trilogue negotiations can now begin.
By Leonie Düngefeld
With the agreement, the EU is opening its market completely to goods from the East African country. Kenya is a reliable partner in the fight against climate change, said Commission President von der Leyen.
By Till Hoppe
The EU heads of state and government will meet on Feb. 1 for a special summit to resolve the dispute over the revision of the multiannual financial framework.
By Till Hoppe
The Euro 6 limits continue to apply to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The limits for heavy commercial vehicles have been tightened.
By Markus Grabitz
Even after ten years, Valdis Dombrovskis wants to continue his work in the Commission. In former Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, he has a notable rival in his own party, although he is currently the subject of much criticism in Latvia.
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