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Plankton: Heat in the sea damages growth

According to a new study, plankton react more sensitively to heat than previously thought. This also threatens the food webs in the oceans.

By Redaktion Table

Coal: Share of electricity generation increased

The German electricity mix shifted in the first half of the year. Less wind power meant more electricity production from fossil fuels.

By Redaktion Table

Budget: Costs for emission allowances will not be shifted to the CTF after all

Following fierce criticism, the BMF has backtracked: the costs arising from the failure to meet EU climate targets will continue to be paid from the core budget and not from the CTF.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

CO₂ removal: Many companies do not use permanent methods

Far too little CO₂ is permanently removed from the atmosphere, and companies often rely on methods that do not bind carbon permanently, a recent report concludes.

By Lisa Kuner

Trade deal: US government demands 'massive changes' to EU laws

Donald Trump's administration is threatening to scrap the customs agreement if the EU does not amend several energy-related laws. Meanwhile, Member States are discussing amendments to a law that would ban imports of Russian energy sources from 2028.

By Manuel Berkel

Biomass package: Union MPs insist on rapid approval

Members of the European Parliament from the CDU/CSU are asking the EU Commission to quickly give the green light for the promotion of biomass plants in Germany. But the Commission is keeping a low profile.

By Julia Dahm

France gets new prime minister

As expected by the French head of government himself, François Bayrou lost the vote of confidence in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron intends to appoint a new prime minister this week.

By Marion Bergermann

Combustion engine phase-out: Industry calls on VDL to talk

The Commission President wants to discuss trade and vehicle data at the next summit of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry. This has caused discontent among manufacturers and suppliers.

By Markus Grabitz and Julia Fiedler

Common market organization: EU agricultural committee maintains contractual obligation

Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development support the proposal to make written contracts for agricultural goods mandatory. However, they clearly deviate from the Commission's draft on another point.

By Julia Dahm

Norway: Social Democrats likely to be strongest force in elections

By Redaktion Table