On Thursday evening, the EU states decided to impose an embargo on Russian coal and other goods, as announced. A few hours earlier, the Parliament had called for an immediate end to the import of all fuels – including gas.
By Manuel Berkel
In the wake of the Bucha atrocities, the EU Commission is proposing to ban imports of Russian hard coal. An oil embargo is also being considered – but here Germany still has reservations.
By Till Hoppe
The authority has presented the new guidelines for climate and energy subsidies. For Germany, this means that several sectors can no longer be exempted from the EEG surcharge. Nevertheless, the industry is relieved.
By Till Hoppe