To kickstart the hydrogen economy, industry associations are calling for government guarantees and contracts for difference to be included in the 2027 German budget. They argue that such measures are needed to spur investment.
By Nico Beckert
Because the government still cannot agree on a draft of the planned Building Modernization Act, it now plans to postpone obligations under the old Building Energy Act from July to November.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Colombia and Turkey have now also passed their peak in fossil fuel-based electricity generation. In emerging and developing economies, the volume is also declining.
By David Goeßmann
According to a survey, 97% of mayors in Germany cite a lack of local grid connections as a problem. In many places, local governments are actively involved in climate action, but in some cases they are being held back by new political majorities.
By Kai Schöneberg
Vague wording in the amendment to the Heat Planning Act is prompting municipalities to invest in unprofitable hydrogen networks, drawing criticism from the Greens.
By Kai Schöneberg
The mining of cobalt, lithium, and nickel is exacerbating water shortages and health risks worldwide. A UN study calls for greater fairness in the extraction of the raw materials needed for modern technologies.
By Urmi Goswami
On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted on its position regarding the adjustment of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). If the trilogue accepts this position, four times as many allowances would be available in the MSR as originally planned.
By Lukas Bayer
The European Commission wants to avoid a patchwork of national age verification systems and is recommending that member states adopt a common, privacy-friendly solution for age verification. At the same time, it is stepping up pressure on Meta.
By Corinna Visser
Péter Magyar met with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa on Wednesday. With this early visit, Hungary’s future prime minister aims to lay the groundwork so that the frozen EU funds can begin to flow as soon as possible after the change in government.
By Stephan Israel
The German federal states are aiming to enhance their administrations’ expertise in European affairs through secondments and professional development. This is a strategic issue, emphasized Florian Haßler, State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg.
By Till Hoppe
