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Magnets: Commission wants less dependence on China

Permanent magnets made of rare earths are important components in electric motors and wind turbines. As the Green Deal is implemented, demand is growing – but 98 percent of production is located in China. That is set to change.

By Timo Landenberger

ETS for buildings: the sleeping giant

The building sector has a lot of potential for reducing carbon emissions. However, the EU Commission's proposal to introduce emissions trading for this sector as well caused an outcry throughout Europe. Although the ETS is only to become part of a policy mix, skepticism remains.

By Timo Landenberger

What China's new data protection law means for the EU

For a year, the People's Republic has been working on a data protection law, and now, it has been officially adopted. The PIPL is similar to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation – in practice, it will make it even more difficult for European companies to do business in China.

By Falk Steiner

Adair Turner ist Vorsitzender der Energy Transition Commission, einem internationalen Thinktank mit Sitz in London. Er stand von 2008 bis 2012 der britischen Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde vor.

Why aviation should embrace carbon taxation

The European Union’s recently proposed levy on conventional aviation jet fuel for intra-European flights has provoked opposition from the airline industry. But the sector should welcome carbon pricing as a powerful tool to achieve emissions reductions at least cost.

By Redaktion Table