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Climate & Environment

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EU market supervision: ETS in need of improvement

Last year, the EU Commission had asked the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to review the workings of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) with regard to market speculation and manipulation. On Monday, they presented their report.

By Lukas Knigge

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Wind energy: Chinese competition growing

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. But Europe's wind energy industry is in crisis, with Chinese suppliers now pushing into the market. Is there a threat of another debacle like the one in the solar industry?

By Nico Beckert

Proposed values and interim values
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Europe's strategy against high energy prices

The EU Commission has presented options on how member states can counter high energy prices. These emergency measures are to be discussed at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The Commission also presented its proposal for minimum gas storage volumes in the EU.

By Lukas Knigge

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Gas storage: Pressure on Germany grows

The EU Commission wants the Federal Republic of Germany to comply with more ambitious minimum filling levels for gas storage facilities. According to a leak, storage operators must also undergo certification. Safety concerns could result in expropriation.

By Manuel Berkel