The Minister of Research is setting a clear course: she no longer defines the space sector as a research discipline, but rather as a matter of industrial, security, and sovereignty policy.
By Nicola Kuhrt
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has unveiled funding guidelines for the next round of CO₂ difference contracts. Process heat and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are now eligible for funding. Repayments are to be capped, and companies will be required to decarbonize at a slower pace.
By Nico Beckert
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil will also attend Tuesday’s roundtable event at the Bendlerblock on strengthening German-Ukrainian arms cooperation. The German government wants to encourage private investors to increase their investment in Ukraine’s defense industry.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Markus Bickel
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs is presenting a slightly watered-down draft of the Energy Efficiency Act for consultation with industry associations. Critics nevertheless fear that it will cement Germany's dependence on energy imports.
By Nico Beckert
The German government’s task force is examining whether reactivating coal-fired power plants could help lower energy prices. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, however, there is little to no prospect of this happening.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economics plan to intensify industry dialogue on security and defense this month. The issue of resource dependency is also likely to be on the agenda.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
Noch in diesem Monat wollen das Verteidigungsministerium und das Wirtschaftsministerium den Industriedialog für Sicherheit und Verteidigung vertiefen. Auch das Thema Rohstoffabhängigkeit dürfte auf der Agenda stehen.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
The chemical industry is facing a historic crisis. The German government aims to counter this with its “Chemicals Agenda 2045.” However, even industry representatives caution against an overly narrow focus on emissions trading. Researchers have outlined eight proposals to drive the sector’s transformation.
By Nico Beckert
The European Commission has launched a new Global Gateway contact point to facilitate access for businesses. Company representatives have reacted with cautious optimism.
By Arne Schütte
