On Tuesday, the German government broke its deadlock and agreed to tighter carbon fleet targets in the EU Council of Ministers. This means that from 2035, new cars can only be registered if they are operated with zero emissions.
By Lukas Knigge
The nuclear fusion reactor ITER in southern France is costing the EU billions. The money is being chalked up as climate financing, although commercial electricity production through nuclear fusion will not be conceivable before 2050. Meanwhile, the construction of the experimental reactor is repeatedly delayed, with costly consequences.
By Charlotte Wirth
Party leader Lindner and other liberal ministers are trying to raise the profile of the FDP – disputes like the one over the internal combustion engine phase-out are certainly welcome. However, the Free Democrats do not want to acknowledge damage at the European level.
By Till Hoppe
Although the Commission has now proposed a solution as to how new internal combustion vehicles can still be registered after 2035 if they are fueled with e-fuels, the dispute continues. All sides claim to want to find a solution as soon as possible. But the clock is ticking because everything is supposed to be resolved until the EU summit starts on Thursday.
By Lukas Knigge
The IPCC's synthesis report summarizes the findings of the last three sub-reports. For Europe, this results in a clear guideline for action: generate even less CO2 even faster. However, EU politicians also point to the role of other countries.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission has presented the Net-Zero Industrial Act, which is intended to make Europe the leading location for climate-friendly technologies. But the reactions are reluctant.
By Till Hoppe
In great haste, the EU Commission has drawn up a package around the Net-Zero Industrial Act. From the point of view of the industries concerned, the proposals are a step in the right direction. But they do not see it as a genuine European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.
By Till Hoppe
