VDA President Hildegard Müller analyzes the impacts of the new geopolitical risks. There must be no turning away from globalization, she warns in an interview with Lukas Scheid and Markus Grabitz. And she warns the EU Commission to go overboard on the cost for consumers of the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
The Czech presidency has set itself the goal of advancing both the green and the digital transformation. It will have until the end of the year to do so. Part 1 of our summary of the digital projects for the fall of 2022.
By Redaktion Table
With the trilogues on ETS reform and the introduction of CBAM, two fundamental parts of the Fit for 55 package will enter the final negotiations this fall – and possibly be finalized. But until then, numerous conflict lines need to be sorted out. And then there's COP27.
By Lukas Knigge
Elections in the European Parliament are not due until 2024. But the European parties are already beginning to prepare for the occasion. In Brussels, it is considered certain that at least the Christian Democrats and Socialists will again nominate top candidates. The EPP candidates will be particularly interesting, as there could be two prominent female candidates.
By Markus Grabitz
Experts at the Commission are proposing a three-pronged emergency measure to counter high electricity prices: an electricity-saving target, skimming excess profits of non-price-setting power plants and redistributing them back to households and SMEs. In the event of a gas shortage, there could also be aid for critical industries.
By Manuel Berkel
For weeks, the EU has been debating the issuance of visas to Russian tourists. In Prague, foreign ministers have now agreed to suspend the visa deal with Russia. But some states are planning further restrictions.
By Ella Joyner
The nationwide 9-euro ticket has expired. The plan is to continue it as a 69-euro ticket. The federal government is still negotiating the financing with the states. The "company car privilege" is not to be touched. However, a mileage log may have to be kept in the future.
By Markus Grabitz
The German government's digital strategy is supposed to pool digital policy projects and define a common framework. But what started as a big idea ended up as a patchwork – and the European aspect is barely visible. Nevertheless, a few points have found their way into the strategy.
By Falk Steiner
The day after emergency measures were announced, electricity and gas prices have dropped. There is also movement on joint EU gas purchasing ahead of the emergency meeting of energy ministers.
By Manuel Berkel
The municipal company Wien Energie needs financial guarantees worth billions from the state to secure the electricity supply in the capital. Apparently, the company took a gamble on futures trades on the electricity exchanges.
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