The Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWE) wants to allow companies to receive both the industrial electricity price and electricity price compensation at the same time. It remains to be seen whether this is permissible under state aid law.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission is planning to extend its CBAM carbon border tariff to other products such as car parts and household appliances. European companies are to be compensated for higher costs if they invest in climate action.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission is receiving initial reports from industry that general licenses are being granted, said Maroš Šefčovič. The EU also intends to address its trade deficit with China.
By Redaktion Table
A Chinese court has sentenced 27 people for smuggling strategically important antimony. The verdicts underscore Beijing’s tightening control over critical raw materials.
By Julia Fiedler
Beijing is planning structural reforms to stimulate private consumption. Measures include deregulation in car and home purchases as well as improved access to public services, as policymakers seek to address weak domestic demand.
By Julia Fiedler
The relatively low tariff rates are a relief for European producers. For product groups such as dairy or EU brandy, however, there has been no easing so far.
By Redaktion Table
The monitoring report, which was commissioned by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, contains various changes between the first draft submitted and the final version. Greenpeace has sharply criticized the Ministry’s approach.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In statements to the German Constitutional Court, the German Government explains why it considers the amendment to the Federal Climate Change Act and government climate policy to be constitutional. The government's Climate Action Programme 2030, which is due to be published in March, could be decisive.
By Alexandra Endres
Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, wants to switch completely to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The measures could significantly reduce the high levels of air pollution in the rapidly growing metropolis.
By Horand Knaup
BP, Shell, Chevron and Exxon Mobil have claimed to be leading the fight against climate change while producing more fossil fuels and emissions. This is shown in an analysis of their advertising campaigns.
By Kai Schöneberg
