Growth in the European market for stationary batteries slowed in 2024. This was due to a significant decline in the important home storage segment. Read what SolarPower Europe is now calling for.
By Manuel Berkel
Although the ban on combustion engines will not be touched for the time being, the CO₂ fleet limits for new cars are likely to be softened. The EU ambassadors have already agreed. However, experts warn against this step.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the NGO Save the Children, meeting the Paris climate targets must be a top priority for the future of today's children. If the 1.5 degree mark falls, almost 40 percent of those born in 2020 would be exposed to additional dangerous heatwaves.
By Anja Graßl
Abandoned oil and gas wells and coal mines cause high methane emissions, as a new IEA report shows. Worldwide, emissions of greenhouse gases are at a constantly high level, although many countries and companies have promised countermeasures.
By Nico Beckert
In Brussels, the "883" is regarded as a kind of cursed dossier. Various Council presidencies have already cut their teeth on it in vain. Now the Polish presidency is hoping for a new trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
For the first time, emission allowances from the new EU emissions trading scheme for buildings and transport can be traded. Although the ETS2 will not start until 2027, futures have been on offer since Tuesday. But what does the current price mean?
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission's proposals to lower the protection status of the wolf and give car manufacturers more leeway with regard to climate targets will be dealt with in urgent procedures. This was decided by the European Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission's 17th sanctions package focuses on further listings of individuals and companies and restrictions on tankers in the Russian shadow fleet.
By Stephan Israel
Romania's interim head of state, Ilie Bolojan, has appointed Catalin Predoiu (PNL), the former Minister of the Interior, as acting Prime Minister. The EPP Group is calling on Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) to come out clearly in favor of the pro-European candidate ahead of the run-off vote.
By Stephan Israel
