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Climate & Environment

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Unable to speak: what ails Germany's EU policy

The German government often takes too long to position itself on EU projects – and thus gambles away influence in Brussels. The reasons lie deep in the tectonics of the Berlin government apparatus. Berlin now wants to do better with the Green Deal.

By Till Hoppe

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Ready for the turnaround? Shipping to pay for emissions

Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.

By Timo Landenberger

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Emissions trading: Brussels and Beijing face new conflicts

The ETS is now established in the European Union. Meanwhile, China has followed suit and also started trading in carbon certificates. But this is unlikely to be sufficient to avoid EU climate tariffs.

By Redaktion Table

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'We will try to forge alliances against it'

The EU Commission presented its "Fit for 55" climate protection package in July. The introduction of a new Emissions Trading System (ETS) for road transport and buildings is particularly controversial. The plans have few supporters beyond the CDU and the auto industry, says Luxembourg's Energy Minister Claude Turmes in an interview with Charlotte Wirth.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Fit for 55: sticking points of the major climate package

On Wednesday, the EU Commission will present its first major package of climate legislation. The package of measures will have a massive impact on numerous sectors of the economy: The automotive industry fears a premature end to the combustion engine while steel manufacturers fear the end of the allocation of free emission certificates.

By Timo Landenberger