As a result of the coalition negotiations on energy policy, the Social Democrats want to examine splitting the electricity bidding zone. However, the CDU/CSU are against a split. They agree to redefine the areas of offshore wind farms in the North Sea together with other countries.
By Manuel Berkel
China has officially decided to extend its emissions trading system to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors. However, to ensure a smooth transition and a lack of upper caps, the ETS will not significantly reduce emissions in the near future.
By Nico Beckert
According to official data, glacier retreat in China has accelerated further in recent years. The shrinking of natural freshwater reserves could lead to ecological and social problems.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Council and EU Parliament have agreed on changes to driving licenses. In addition to the driving license on the smartphone, accompanied driving and the probationary period will be standardized. There will be no mandatory age limit, as originally proposed by the Commission.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission has selected 47 strategic raw materials projects – but only within the EU for the time being. The selection of projects in third countries will be announced in a few weeks.
By Marion Bergermann
"For the first time since the end of the Second World War, Germany and Europe must be in a position to guarantee security in Europe to a significant extent themselves," states the working group's draft in the coalition negotiations.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission may want to integrate biomethane into AggregateEU, the mechanism for pooling demand and joint procurement. At the annual Eurogas conference, an official also commented on the methane regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
As announced in the Steel and Metals Action Plan, the EU Commission is adapting the protective measures against cheap imports. The rate of liberalization will be reduced.
By Alex Veit
