In November, the EU Commission plans to present a legal framework for the certification of CO2 reduction services in agriculture. Politicians and industry see a great opportunity to achieve climate targets, while environmentalists fear greenwashing. But what's it all about?
By Timo Landenberger
The Commission is pushing ahead with the Raw Materials Initative: yesterday, the first building blocks were presented to the Parliament's Industry Committee. However, much remains open. A draft of the legislative package should be available by the end of the year.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Chaotic days in Rome: The 5-Star Movement has plunged the coalition government into crisis after staying away from a vote of confidence. Prime Minister Draghi announced his resignation, but President Mattarella refused.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
In the contingency plan for the winter, the Commission wants to focus on savings at gas-fired power plants. However, industry and households are also to do their part to prepare the EU for a Russian supply freeze.
By Manuel Berkel
In its third Rule of Law Report, the EU Commission again rebukes Hungary and Poland. Germany could also do more, for example, in the area of lobby transparency. However, the Brussels authority does not always live up to its own high standards. The European Parliament is now calling for consequences.
By Eric Bonse
German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.
By Nico Beckert
Germany is closing ranks with Austria on energy supply. But Minister for Economic Affairs, Robert Habeck, also indicates that there is still a need for change at the EU level – in the protection of private households and gas subsidies between countries.
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In early July, not only did the Czech Republic take over the EU Council presidency, Slovakia also assumed the presidency of the Visegrád Group. But the Ukraine war is undermining the cohesion of the "V4".
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Faced with growing risks and high debts, the 19 euro countries are taking a cautious course. The EU Commission expects less growth and higher inflation.
By Eric Bonse
The government of Mario Draghi continues to claim that it is better prepared than its European neighbors for a halt of Russian gas supplies. In fact, it has already been able to reduce its dependence on Russia enormously. By the end of the year, it wants to fill its gas storage facilities to 90 percent.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
