Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.
By Timo Landenberger
Germany's company car fleet is among the dirtiest in Europe. Companies have little incentive to provide their employees with environmentally friendly cars. Transport organizations are thus demanding more tax breaks for EVs from the German government and higher carbon fleet limits from the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission is working on a new version of the EU climate aid guidelines. The new rules are to apply from January 2022 and are causing concern in the energy-intensive German industry. Now the German government has reacted and addressed the concerns in its statement. The House of Economics Minister Peter Altmaier sees a considerable need for clarification.
By Timo Landenberger
The building sector has a lot of potential for reducing carbon emissions. However, the EU Commission's proposal to introduce emissions trading for this sector as well caused an outcry throughout Europe. Although the ETS is only to become part of a policy mix, skepticism remains.
By Timo Landenberger
The new IPCC report makes it clear: A serious rise in temperature can only be prevented by great efforts. EU parliamentarians call for consequences for the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
The ETS is now established in the European Union. Meanwhile, China has followed suit and also started trading in carbon certificates. But this is unlikely to be sufficient to avoid EU climate tariffs.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission presented its "Fit for 55" climate protection package in July. The introduction of a new Emissions Trading System (ETS) for road transport and buildings is particularly controversial. The plans have few supporters beyond the CDU and the auto industry, says Luxembourg's Energy Minister Claude Turmes in an interview with Charlotte Wirth.
By Charlotte Wirth
