For months, business associations and EU trade partners have been pushing for a delay in the implementation of the new EU rules on deforestation-free supply chains. According to information from Table.Briefings, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has now announced plans to review the timeline for the regulation.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Many German companies remain committed to the energy transition despite high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. However, they demand clear framework conditions and lower energy prices to ensure that the transition can succeed sooner and prevent a loss of competitiveness. This is the result of a survey of 550 production companies.
By Lukas Bayer
Hungary has long been at loggerheads with Brussels. A dispute over the country's asylum policy could now cost Budapest dearly.
By Corinna Visser
Transport politician Jens Gieseke (CDU) wants to know in a written question whether the Commission intends to bring forward the review of the CO2 fleet legislation. The manufacturers' lobby association, ACEA, had considered asking the Commission to stop penalties amounting to €15 billion for 2025 by means of an emergency article.
By Markus Grabitz
The General Court of the European Union (EGC) has ruled on the action brought by Google and Alphabet against the EU Commission's fine of €1.49 billion. The Commission made mistakes, say the judges.
By Corinna Visser
After months of deadlock, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs have reached an agreement and commissioned the state development bank KfW to set up the planned raw materials fund. The federal government can participate in the funded projects with equity.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Parliament President Roberta Metsola has distributed the areas of responsibility of the 14 Vice-Presidents. Sabine Verheyen (CDU) is responsible for communication, foundations and parties as well as the budget, while Katarina Barley (SPD) is responsible for contacts with national parliaments and civil society organizations.
By Markus Grabitz
"MappingZero" is a new tool that compares different paths to net zero emissions in Germany and shows which instrument could reduce greenhouse gas emissions the most. Strict emissions trading performs particularly well.
By Alexandra Endres
The latest tender for onshore wind turbines in Germany saw record participation. The required target of 2.5 gigawatts per quarter was exceeded for the first time.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In a global comparison of innovation successes, Germany slipped from 10th to 12th place. However, this is not the case with sustainability – where Germany ranks third.
By Bernhard Pötter
