The countries of the Global South do not have the resources to implement the CO2 border adjustment mechanism from 2027, say UN diplomats. They are therefore calling for a postponement and financial participation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The current negotiations on easing the burden on the economy must not just amount to cosmetic corrections. Otherwise, companies could lose their trust in the Brussels institutions, writes Moritz Hundhausen of the Family Businesses and Politics Foundation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On Tuesday, EU member states approved the simplification of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). But this is only the beginning of a much broader debate about how the climate instrument actually works. Criticism of CBAM's potential to create trade barriers is growing.
By Lukas Knigge
The simplification of reporting requirements under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has cleared its next hurdle. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the measure.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has confirmed the simplifications to the CBAM proposed by the Commission. The entire plenary still has to vote before the trilogue begins.
By Lukas Knigge
The attempt by right-wing MEPs to further weaken the CO₂ border adjustment mechanism failed in the European Parliament's Trade Committee on Wednesday. Instead, the committee members confirmed the EU Commission's proposal.
By Lukas Knigge
The Stockholm Environment Institute's EU Green Policy Tracker aims to create more transparency about the implementation of European climate policy in the member states. The initial study on Sweden and Estonia already reveals gaps.
By Lukas Knigge
In the coalition negotiations, the CDU/CSU is calling for the abolition of EU sustainability laws. This is unlikely to be compatible with the SPD.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the Strategic Dialog on the steel industry, trade unions and industry want concrete statements on how the EU Commission intends to help the sector out of the crisis. The Commission's concept paper only touches on key topics.
By Alex Veit
