A new study warns of driving bans and car decommissioning if the German government fails to reduce high emissions in the transport sector. The national budget could face high costs beyond 2030.
By Nico Beckert
The number of climate lawsuits against big oil, gas and coal producers is growing. The aim is for them to compensate for climate damage, refrain from supposedly misleading advertising or reduce their emissions. In Germany, DUH draws a positive interim assessment of its lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
The European General Court (EGC) has ordered the European Parliament to pay €10,000 in compensation to a former parliamentary assistant. The APA had provided information about misconduct by a Member of Parliament and demanded protection status as a whistleblower.
By Markus Grabitz
The Ministry of Economic Affairs wants to establish at least one major carbon capture project in the cement and lime industry and at a waste incineration plant before 2030. This is set out in the new carbon management strategy.
By Redaktion Table
In a report, the European Court of Auditors warns that the Recovery and Resilience Facility leads to less expenditure and investment for ecological change than the Commission claims. The criticism mainly revolves around incorrectly applied climate coefficients.
By Marc Winkelmann
Delara Burkhardt (S D) is the new co-rapporteur for the Green Claims Directive in the Environment Committee. Her predecessor did not stand again in the European elections. The Internal Market Committee will also select a new rapporteur for the negotiations in the coming days.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Russian gas is still flowing into the EU. However, Energy Commissioner Simson is urging companies across the EU to do without it. There are no sanctions "yet", she said.
By Alex Veit
New Delhi has decided to impose additional tariffs on certain steel products from China. In Berlin, Foreign Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India is "not closed to doing business with China."
By Amelie Richter
Spain appears to have changed its position on the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. During his visit to China, Prime Minister Sánchez called for a compromise. The country had previously supported the punitive tariffs.
By Redaktion Table
Following an engine failure, Taiwan's air force is taking its French-made Mirage fighter jets out of service for maintenance. Air sovereignty is not endangered by this, the military explains.
By Fabian Peltsch
