The Commission wants to postpone customs duties on EVs traded between the UK and the EU by three years. The rules of origin from the post-Brexit free trade agreement provide for customs duties if less than 45% of the value added occurs in the region.
By Markus Grabitz
Some innovative projects do not take place because the associated risks appear too great for companies. The Commission has thus created IPCEIs and has now approved aid for developments in cloud and edge computing.
By Corinna Visser
The Spanish Council Presidency has presented a new proposal for the EU budget. They want to spend less than the Commission proposed – and make savings in the STEP transformation fund, among other things.
By Max Mustermann
The large-scale use of CCS technologies would not reduce emissions as much as hoped. This is shown by calculations from Climate Analytics. The reason: CCS technology captures far fewer greenhouse gases than is often assumed.
By Nico Beckert
The second draft text for the Global Stocktake is here. Much remains unclear, but in some places, it is already clear where things might be heading.
By Lukas Knigge
Emissions from cooling are to be reduced by 68 percent by 2050. That is the promise more than 60 countries made at the climate summit in Dubai. A new report shows how this could be achieved.
By Alexandra Endres
The German government plans to train more renewables experts in partner countries. In addition, South Africa is to be provided with 500 million euros for the Partnership for a Just Energy Transition.
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The EU's anti-subsidy investigation into EVs made in China has been ongoing since Oct. 4. By July 4 at the latest, the Commission is expected to impose preliminary tariffs on EVs from the People's Republic. European manufacturers would also be affected.
By Markus Grabitz
The Volkswagen Group denies knowledge of any collaboration between its Chinese joint ventures and vocational colleges integrated into the state's forced labor system in Xinjiang.
By Marcel Grzanna
After the EU delegation canceled its trip to sign the Mercosur agreement, it continues to emphasize its willingness to talk. Following the inauguration of Argentina's new president, Brussels is hoping for an agreement. Minor changes should save Mercosur.
By Markus Grabitz
