Simplifying the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the EU Commission's key plans for cutting red tape. As Table.Briefings has learned, Brussels wants to postpone the introduction of carbon cost for emissions-intensive imports, along with other details.
By Amelie Richter
The reporting obligations for importers of emissions-intensive products continue to frustrate many companies. They complain about not being able to comply with the CBAM regulations and expect further tightening from Brussels.
By Lukas Knigge
Experts from the Centre for European Policy believe that the issue of carbon leakage, resulting from current EU climate policies, has not yet been resolved. They advocate for placing this issue at the top of the agenda for the next legislative term.
By Lukas Knigge
According to economists, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has numerous shortcomings and should be replaced by a climate club. Climate action contracts also have disadvantages, according to experts from the Ifo Institute.
By Manuel Berkel
Climate action measures affecting international trade are repeatedly discussed at COP28. China, India, Brazil and South Africa accuse the EU of disadvantaging them through CBAM. Behind this accusation lies a strategy but also legitimate concerns.
By Alex Veit
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
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, along with 34 other countries and the EU, has officially founded the Climate Club. Originally planned as an exclusive group for particularly ambitious decarbonizers, it has now become a discussion forum without much impact.
By Lukas Knigge
