Chemical industry • Table.Briefings

June 24th, 2025

Chemistry package: Presentation postponed by one week.

The European Commission has postponed the presentation of its action plan to support the chemical industry by one week. It is now scheduled to be unveiled on July 8.

By Lukas Knigge

News

May 27th, 2025

Explosion in Shandong: Chemical plant bursts into flames.

An explosion has rocked a chemical plant in Shandong. The authorities have reported deaths and injuries.

By Emily Kossak

News

May 26th, 2025

Chemical industry: Séjourné outlines action plan.

During his visit to Berlin, Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné focused on the chemical industry. The Frenchman also explained what the planned action plan must achieve to support the sector.

By Lukas Knigge

News

May 21st, 2025

Chemical industry: Action plan to be unveiled on July 2.

The EU Commission intends to present its action plan to support the chemical industry before the summer. Initial details of the planned chemicals omnibus have also become known.

By Lukas Knigge

News

May 13th, 2025

Séjourné: PFAS ban only in food-related products.

Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné answered questions from MEPs in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. He also gave an insight into the EU Commission's deliberations on PFAS.

By Lukas Knigge

News

April 8th, 2025

VCI President Steilemann: EU should cancel CSDDD, CSRD and taxonomy.

The President of the German Chemical Industry Association, Markus Steilemann, argues for the complete abolition of the European sustainability reporting rules, even if this only succeeds in parliament with the help of far-right parties.

By Marc Winkelmann

Analyse

March 19th, 2025

Germany's chemical industry: The difficult path to net zero

The German chemical industry faces a "task of the century": The path to net zero emissions requires large investments and low-carbon substitute raw materials are in short supply and compete with other sectors, as two new studies show. However, the Federation of German Industries also sees opportunities in the climate transition.

By Nico Beckert

Feature

February 9th, 2025

CBAM: Where relief and new burdens could come

The Commission wants to greatly expand the exemptions from the CO2 border adjustment mechanism. The DIHK is pleased with the relief. However, according to a media report, the Commission is also considering including additional sectors in the CBAM.

By Manuel Berkel

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December 2nd, 2024

Mission letters: Von der Leyen weakens mandate to end fossil fuel subsidies

In the revised mission letters for the new EU Commissioners, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen now pledges a 2040 target for renewable energies. However, she has toned down her announcements on climate policy.

By Manuel Berkel

News

May 23rd, 2024

Green lead markets: How Germany wants to help green steel and cement achieve a breakthrough

Germany plans to introduce new labels to promote the use of more green raw materials. These labels can then be used to require quotas for green steel, cement, ammonia and ethylene in public tenders or as part of EU regulations.

By Alex Veit