The postponement of the ETS2 emissions trading scheme to 2028 and a reform of the market stability reserve could initially drive up CO₂ prices, but cause them to fall in the long term. Analysts warn that this will weaken the incentives for clean technologies.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, EUR 1 billion is to be saved annually by weakening them.
By Lukas Knigge
China wants to focus on domestic demand in 2026. The leadership is relying on a more proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policy. There will be no major stimulus measures. The focus will be on reconciling geopolitical tensions.
By Yi Ling Pan
Gou Zhongwen, former head of the Chinese sports authority, is the fifth high-ranking politician to be sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption this year.
By Yi Ling Pan
According to Tokyo, Chinese J-15 fighter jets are said to have twice directed fire control radar at Japanese aircraft. China responds with counter-protests. The dispute further aggravates the already tense relations.
By Yi Ling Pan
Hosted by Keir Starmer, Merz and Macron are to discuss the status of the peace negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London today, Monday. The dinner between Merz, von der Leyen and De Wever on the issue of financing Ukraine has not yet resulted in a breakthrough.
By Stephan Israel
Romania’s state-owned electricity company Oltenia is said to have underreported CO₂ emissions from its power plants for years, allegedly evading around EUR 250 million in costs for CO₂ certificates.
By Frank Stier
Croatia is to receive 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Germany. The value of EUR 1.5 billion will be reduced by a German subsidy.
By Frank Stier
Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto clarifies that under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the federal states will essentially be able to manage funds from the National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP).
By Markus Grabitz
Minister presidents and Chancellor Merz want to postpone the EU Buildings Directive by two years and weaken key requirements. Critics warn of negative consequences for climate targets and planning security in the skilled trades.
By Manuel Berkel
