Rising energy prices are causing uncertainty throughout Europe. Part of the cost development is due to climate protection. In the EU Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermanns commented on the situation in the energy market: The Green Deal could de-escalate rather than exacerbate the development.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU's new pollutant strategy could lead to bureaucratic double regulation in environmental and climate protection and cause considerable cost burdens, the Center for European Policy (cep) warns in an analysis that will be published on Tuesday and was made available to Europe.Table in advance. The EU Commission should differentiate more precisely between the unattainable goal of a "pollution-free" and a "low-pollution" environment.
By Eric Bonse
Porsche and Siemens Energy want to test the use of e-fuels with a new production plant in Chile. But proponents of alternative fuels feel thwarted by EU fleet limits and energy taxation. They are calling for more openness to technology. Environmentalists disagree.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany and other EU countries are providing massive funding for private-sector projects to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen. The first two IPCEI projects have now been submitted to the Commission, and more than 100 companies are involved.
By Till Hoppe
Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.
By Timo Landenberger
