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Agriculture sector: Commission prepares emissions trading

The agricultural sector must significantly reduce its emissions to achieve the EU's climate targets. The Commission is now working on an early-stage pricing model. However, the hurdles are high, and time is running out.

By Timo Landenberger

Günther H. Oettinger
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Oettinger: 'It is insane not to report EU debt'

As Budget Commissioner, Günther Oettinger was the architect of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2021 to 2027 at the time. On the occasion of the mid-term review, he urges in an interview with Markus Grabitz that the revenues from ETS 1 and 2 must flow into the EU budget. He also calls for a more transparent approach to European debt.

By Markus Grabitz