In the face of rising energy and food prices across Germany and Europe, voices from politics and industry are growing louder calling for less disruptive climate and environmental policies. Stricter environmental regulations and high carbon prices are being met with more criticism than ever before. And criticism is also increasingly being heard in the crisis.
By Lukas Knigge
The French utility wants to bring the numerous shut down nuclear power plants back online over the winter. The government is exerting pressure because of the electricity crisis, but many experts consider the repair schedule to be too optimistic.
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The supply of metals such as copper, nickel or lithium in Europe must rely on several pillars: higher imports of primary and secondary raw materials from countries with sustainable standards, more domestic mine production – and above all more domestic recycling.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the transformation process to carbon-free power units, commercial vehicles are about five years behind passenger cars. From Tuesday, the industry will present what products it has in the pipeline at the IAA. In contrast to passenger cars, several technologies are in the running for decarbonization.
By Markus Grabitz
In an interview with Till Hoppe and Felix Lee, the Green Party politician talks about the pitfalls of a raw materials strategy, strategic stockpiling and a new trade policy. She also explains why decoupling from China is the wrong way, but diversification is necessary – and what that means for state investment guarantees in China.
By Till Hoppe
