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European Parliament in favor of e-fuels for trucks

Carbon fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles: The European Parliament wants to push through two formulations on synthetic fuels in negotiations with the Council. The 2035 target has been reduced.

By Markus Grabitz

Windkraftanlage dreht sich inmitten eines Solarparks in Büttel, Schleswig-Holstein.

NZIA: EU Parliament ready for trilogue

Negotiations between the EU institutions on the Net-Zero Industry Act are expected to begin before Christmas. The act is intended to be Europe's industrial policy response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.

By Till Hoppe

Exekutivvizepräsident Valdis Dombrovskis.

Federal budget: Commission monitors situation

The EU Commission is holding back on its assessment of the budget crisis in Germany, triggered by the recent ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. It only wants to make a statement when the coalition says how it will proceed.

By Till Hoppe

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Weaknesses in ESG reporting: control is better

An effective EU Supply Chain Act could provide a strong incentive for companies and states alike to protect the environment and human rights more effectively. In the best-case scenario, it would have a global impact and set a 'race to the top' in motion.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Carbon capture concept. Natural carbon sinks. Mangrove trees capture CO2 from the atmosphere. Aerial view of green mangr

Carbon removals: Parliament adopts position

On Tuesday, the EU Parliament defined its position for an EU certification framework for carbon removals. Unlike the Commission, the Parliament differentiates between the various technologies and options.

By Lukas Knigge

Landwirtschaft, Kakao Anbau Ivory Coast, Cocoa IVORY COAST, village Azagui , cocoa farming, drying of cocoa beans after fermentation *** ELFENBEINKUESTE, Dorf Azagui , Farm des Kakaobauer Ambroise N KOH, Trocknung der fermentierten Kakaobohnen Azagui Ivory Coast

EU Due Diligence Act: slow rapprochement

Today, Wednesday, the EU Parliament and member states will continue to negotiate the Due Diligence Act at a political level. Sensitive issues such as the inclusion of the financial sector and the obligation to climate transition plans are unlikely to be discussed, let alone resolved.

By Leonie Düngefeld