Europe is groaning under record high energy prices, and gas storage facilities are historically empty. The dependence on imports of Russian gas, which the Kremlin is increasingly using as a geopolitical lever, is becoming particularly clear. Could strategic gas reserves or minimum storage requirements be a solution?
By Timo Landenberger
Clearer rules on species protection could accelerate the expansion of wind energy. The traffic light coalition wants to lobby for changes to EU law. Parliamentarians give this little chance – but still see scope for the Commission to pacify the conflict.
By Redaktion Table
Not only the German government is voicing opposition to the current draft of the EU Commission's delegated act to include gas and nuclear energy in the EU taxonomy. Criticism is also growing among EU parliamentarians from all political groups and countries.
By Lukas Knigge