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Let's not have another heating dispute

The Buildings Directive has been significantly softened. But the consequences for homeowners will not be known until after the next trialogue. In any case, the construction industry is already worrying about how the issue can be kept out of the Bundestag election campaign.

By Manuel Berkel

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France excludes Chinese EVs from car subsidy scheme

The French government aligns the promotion of electromobility more closely with environmental and industrial policy criteria. To this end, it tightens the environmental bonus and favors low-income households. Both new regulations disadvantage Chinese EVs.

By Carsten Hübner

Kim Kohlmeyer T&E
Opinion

KsNI – Schrödinger's cat in the transport sector

Excessive emissions, insufficient measures – the transportation sector is the problematic child in Germany and Europe when it comes to climate protection. Now, it has the opportunity to transform into a model student, writes Kim Kohlmeyer of T E. However, to achieve this, the Ministry of Transport must stop dragging its feet.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Ursula von der Leyen, on the left, and  Aleksandar Vučić
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Von der Leyen finds clear words for Serbia and Kosovo

Both Serbia and Kosovo must step up efforts to normalize relations after the recent upsurge in violence if they are to join the European Union. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demanded this on the second day of her trip to the Balkans.

By Redaktion Table