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High electricity prices: Timmermanns calls for expansion of renewables

Rising energy prices are causing uncertainty throughout Europe. Part of the cost development is due to climate protection. In the EU Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermanns commented on the situation in the energy market: The Green Deal could de-escalate rather than exacerbate the development.

By Timo Landenberger

Feature

Digitization: Commission increases pressure on member states

The program for implementing the "Digital Decade" is intended to encourage member states to use digital technologies more consistently. The main contents have become known before the official announcement by the EU Commission. But one crucial element is missing from the concept.

By Jasmin Kohl

Opinion

Green golden rule for climate expenditures

After the pandemic, the EU states must simultaneously consolidate their budgets and massively increase climate protection investments. Therefore, these expenditures should be excluded from the calculation of deficits and debts in the Stability Pact, demands the Director of the Brussels think tank Bruegel.

By Redaktion Table