In a few weeks, the Commission will present its proposal for a phase-out of internal combustion engines in commercial vehicles. In its study, the environmental organization T+E is now calling for e-fuels to play no role in trucks either. One scientist disagrees and doubts the seriousness of the study.
By Markus Grabitz
The fragile grain agreement between Russia and Ukraine expires at the end of the week. However, there is no alternative to exporting via the corridor, and the delivery target is even secondary, says Jan Jänsch, Head of Grain Trading at Baywa in an interview with Timo Landenberger. He calls on the EU to provide greater support for domestic production.
By Redaktion Table
Starting Monday, EU environment ministers and Climate Commissioner Frans Timmermans will be in the mix at the climate conference. They are boasting about ambitious Brussels plans, but they don't have only good news to share. The pressure on Timmermans and his team is great.
By Lukas Knigge
Negotiation week number two begins in Sharm el-Sheikh – and with it, the decisive round: The ministers arrive and the negotiations come to a head, becoming more confrontational. Money is at the center of the discussions.
By Lukas Knigge
Greece is rocked by a wiretapping scandal: The Predator spyware was allegedly used against members, employees and opponents of the government. After the Pegasus revelations in Poland, France, Spain and Hungary, this is the next big scandal. The EU institutions are helpless.
By Redaktion Table
Need to talk on many levels: The European Union organizes its climate diplomacy in a particular way and is therefore not particularly flexible on the international stage. The Directorate-General for Climate plays a central role in this, especially now that the second and decisive week of climate negotiations is beginning.
By Claire Stam
The Euro 7 pollutant standard sets limits for new cars for tire abrasion and brake dust. In addition, the industry is to guarantee the capacity of batteries in EVs for up to eight years. Reactions to the Commission's proposal are contrasting.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany and the other EU states must do more to defend against threats in cyberspace, the EU Commission demands. However, a new strategy remains vague and ambivalent on important issues.
By Eric Bonse
Even if the count is still ongoing: US President Biden emerges stronger from the midterm congressional elections. In the EU, this is seen with relief. But there are likely to be further conflicts, particularly over trade policy.
By Till Hoppe
On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented its proposal for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact. It aims to secure the debt sustainability of the 27 EU states and, at the same time, promote investment and reforms for more growth.
By Redaktion Table
