The ETS reform initially failed at its first reading in the EU Parliament. New alliances must now be forged in the Environment Committee, which will then survive the new vote in July. The lines of conflict remain the same for the time being, but new compromises could well ensure greater satisfaction.
By Lukas Knigge
To reduce its dependence on Russia and China for raw materials and energy imports, the German government wants to work more closely with countries in South America. Meanwhile, an initiative warns of human rights violations and environmental destruction in new raw materials supply chains.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The revision of the EU's LULUCF Regulation (Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry) aims to set binding targets for natural CO2 storage for the first time. On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted on its position but fell short of the ambitions of the Environment Committee. In the area of burden sharing (ESR), there are to be stricter rules for EU states.
By Timo Landenberger
After weeks of negotiations, the EU Parliament was supposed to vote on its position on the reform of the European Emissions Trading Scheme yesterday. However, the report was rejected and referred back to the committee that will now have to find new compromises and more solid majorities.
By Lukas Knigge
The mining sector will also likely be included in the EU taxonomy and thus declared sustainable. This would strengthen European raw material production and force them to adopt higher environmental and social standards. But environmental associations are skeptical.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now scheduled to be held in mid-June: The 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). From June 12 to 15, 2022, its 164 members are scheduled to meet in Geneva to discuss important issues. This is long overdue. After all, the WTO has a mammoth task on its hands.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament will vote today on key elements of the Fit-for-55 package. While some results have long been emerging, there are still no clear compromises on groundbreaking dossiers such as the ETS, CBAM and fleet limits.
By Lukas Knigge
