German Economy Minister Habeck presented possible support instruments to ensure a stable supply of raw materials to German industry yesterday. He said that everyone recognized the urgency and direction of the measures. This does not sound like the raw materials paradigm change NGOs call for.
By Leonie Düngefeld
This is what the EU Commission plans for the next stage of emissions regulation: Euro 7 is to be less strict than planned for cars and vans. Manufacturers of trucks and buses, on the other hand, must expect tougher requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
EU heads of state and government will discuss Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's package against high energy prices today. The summit's intention is to send a signal of unity. The proposals are supposed to be adopted before the end of November.
By Redaktion Table
There can be no successful energy transition without smart grids. Smart metering systems are an important component of such smart grids, and Germany now wants to accelerate the installation of smart meters.
By Corinna Visser
The co-legislators want to compromise on combustion engine phase-out and fleet limits in a single trilogue session on Oct. 27. This indicates that a favorite of the FDP election campaign will be cleared away: Synthetic fuels are then unlikely to play a crucial role in decarbonizing passenger cars.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission presented its package of measures against higher energy prices, two days before the heads of state and government meeting. But the member states are still pursuing different goals.
By Manuel Berkel
Today, the Commission presents its package against high energy prices. According to the draft, there will be joint ventures for the joint gas purchase. Households could be forced to cut their energy use even further.
By Manuel Berkel
The China strategy of the European Union is from 2019 – since then, the relationship between Brussels and Beijing has deteriorated noticeably. The EU wants to stick to the three-part assessment of China as partner, competitor and systemic rival. However, the middle part increasingly shifts into the focus of the relationship. A new, clear assessment by the European External Action Service also recommends this.
By Amelie Richter
One part of the EU Parliament is relying on the threat of sanctions to be able to implement the expansion targets for the EU-wide charging infrastructure. The other part is strictly opposed and fears opaque bureaucracy and little legal certainty.
By Lukas Knigge
Which committee gets which dossier? There have often been conflicts about this matter in the EU Parliament recently. The committee chairs want to end the dispute and speed up the process.
By Corinna Visser
