European aviation has almost fully recovered from the pandemic by 2024 – with serious consequences for the climate. A new study shows that a large proportion of aviation emissions remain unpriced.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany's bidding zone is to be split into five electricity price zones according to the recommendation of European grid operators. Business associations are now calling on the new German government to draw up an action plan to prevent the division.
By Manuel Berkel
In order to strengthen domestic raw materials extraction, the EU is focusing on faster approval procedures with the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Bernhard Cramer has been head of the Saxon Mining Authority in Freiberg since 2011. In this interview, he reports on how the authority is prepared for the new rules.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP) is making progress. The responsible committees in the EU Parliament agreed to a compromise yesterday, which will now form the basis for the trilogue with the member states.
By Stephan Israel
Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.
By Manuel Berkel
Green MEP Hannah Neumann has publicized Iranian hacking attempts against her office, and now warns that hybrid attacks are often neither taken seriously enough nor addressed.
By Gabriel Bub
On Thursday, the EU Commission took a further step towards implementing the UN Convention on the High Seas. Biodiversity in the oceans is to be better protected.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The world is waiting for Europe – at least for its 20235 climate target. The EU Commission has now promised to present the so-called NDC by September at the latest. The proposal for the 2040 climate target is to be submitted before then.
By Lukas Knigge
