The new battery regulation aims to strengthen Europe as a location for the production of rechargeable batteries. Recycling is to make the industry independent of raw material imports, and strict social and environmental requirements are to set standards.
By Redaktion Table
It is supposed to be a plan for more energy security in Europe. But the REPower EU package presented on Tuesday is primarily a list of tasks that the Commission and member states want to complete by the summer. Here, we provide an overview.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany and the Netherlands strongly reject a reconstruction fund 2.0 - dispute looms at the special summit in Versailles.
By Eric Bonse
Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated.
By Nico Beckert
As early as this year, the Commission wants to reduce the EU's dependence on Russian gas by two-thirds. Gas storage facilities are to be considered critical infrastructure throughout Europe in the future. Brussels issues a thinly-veiled threat to the operator Gazprom.
By Manuel Berkel
Member states and the Commission discuss how to support the European economy, which is suffering from high energy prices and sanctions. The Dutch finance minister is open in principle to new EU bonds. The question of whether state aid rules should be relaxed could cause controversy.
By Till Hoppe
Talks about a possible import ban on Russian oil caused the price to climb to almost $140 per barrel almost overnight. However, the German government reiterated its rejection of an embargo. However, the dismissals have increasingly severe consequences, and Shell is restricting the sale of oil products in Germany.
By Manuel Berkel
On one hand, we are facing rising energy prices due to the war in Ukraine and possibly a partial return to coal. On the other hand, however, there is unprecedented motivation to implement the Green Deal as quickly as possible.
By Lukas Knigge
Spain can help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian gas. Half a dozen regasification plants can store liquefied natural gas. However, new pipelines are needed to transport it to neighboring European countries.
By Redaktion Table
The export of medical or pharmaceutical goods is largely exempt from EU sanctions. Nevertheless, manufacturers are directly or indirectly affected. The consequences of the conflict could also be far-reaching for clinical trials.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
