A third of existing coal capacity could be shut down early, according to a new report by the Coal Transition Commission. In coal-dependent regions, flexible operation could support the phase-out of coal.
By Lukas Bayer
Germany has slipped six places in the latest Climate Change Performance Index and only achieves a mediocre rating. Many G20 countries perform even worse.
By Nico Beckert
Burnt forests, destroyed buildings: Ukraine has filed a claim for billions from Russia for climate damage — an unprecedented demand.
By Redaktion Table
According to a paper by think tank GIDS, Germany and Europe could use unused levers to limit the risks posed by inadequate shadow fleet tankers. Marine protected areas and a better picture of the situation are cited as important measures here.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Germany is proposing to postpone the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains for another year. In addition, the Commission is to be asked to submit a proposal for the revision of the law in April.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU is creating a joint procurement mechanism to make it easier for European companies to purchase strategic raw materials.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Industrial companies, data centers and large batteries in the EU are running out of options for connecting to the power grid. According to a leak, the Commission is making proposals on how to solve the problem – with noticeable consequences for companies too.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU talent pool has two tasks. Firstly, it is intended to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers in the EU. Secondly, it should pave the way for immigrants to enter the EU legally. The Council and Parliament have given it the green light in the trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Die berufliche Orientierung kommt an vielen Schulen zu kurz. Das Netzwerk Schulewirtschaft zeichnet deshalb Projekte aus, die Jugendlichen eine Vorstellung von der Vielfalt der Möglichkeiten und Einblicke in die Arbeitswelt geben.
By Bettina Gabbe
