Following fierce criticism, the BMF has backtracked: the costs arising from the failure to meet EU climate targets will continue to be paid from the core budget and not from the CTF.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Far too little CO₂ is permanently removed from the atmosphere, and companies often rely on methods that do not bind carbon permanently, a recent report concludes.
By Lisa Kuner
Donald Trump's administration is threatening to scrap the customs agreement if the EU does not amend several energy-related laws. Meanwhile, Member States are discussing amendments to a law that would ban imports of Russian energy sources from 2028.
By Manuel Berkel
Members of the European Parliament from the CDU/CSU are asking the EU Commission to quickly give the green light for the promotion of biomass plants in Germany. But the Commission is keeping a low profile.
By Julia Dahm
As expected by the French head of government himself, François Bayrou lost the vote of confidence in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron intends to appoint a new prime minister this week.
By Marion Bergermann
The Commission President wants to discuss trade and vehicle data at the next summit of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry. This has caused discontent among manufacturers and suppliers.
By Markus Grabitz and Julia Fiedler
Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development support the proposal to make written contracts for agricultural goods mandatory. However, they clearly deviate from the Commission's draft on another point.
By Julia Dahm
Zhejiang's banks are being rocked by an anti-corruption campaign. Now the former chair of ICBC, Yi Huiman, has also been caught up in it.
By Redaktion Table
China's exports are growing more slowly than they have for months. The ASEAN region and Europe alone cannot compensate for the decline in exports to the USA.
By Redaktion Table
