The EU Commission has presented the new CISAF state aid framework. Compared to a recently leaked draft, the industry has been granted further subsidies for electricity prices. Nevertheless, there are numerous critical voices, including on the promotion of nuclear energy.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission has unveiled its plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports. Natural gas will be phased out gradually by the end of 2027. For crude oil, Member States are first expected to submit their own phase-out plans.
By Manuel Berkel
As part of the Green Deal, EU member states agreed to reduce energy consumption in Europe to a fixed level by 2030. But Europe’s largest business federation sees this as too restrictive – even though the Commission recently reaffirmed its commitment to the target.
By Manuel Berkel
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche has announced a thorough review of industrial electricity prices and quick tenders for gas-fired power plants. The SPD expects the Commission to speed up approvals under state aid law.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU states have agreed on more flexibility in filling gas storage facilities. However, an important indicator for security of supply in the coming winter remains volatile. The Council Presidency now wants to pick up the pace in the trilogue with the Parliament.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU's energy ministers are beginning consultations on what energy security should look like once the crisis is over. On Monday in Brussels, Germany's outgoing Economics Minister issued an urgent warning against new dependencies.
By Manuel Berkel
With the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, the EU Commission wants to reduce energy prices in the short and long term – including through subsidies. This also harbors risks, write Lukas Bertram, Andreas Eisl, Philipp Jäger and Philipp C. Verpoort in today's Opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU should become an attractive hub for green production: That is Brussels' signal to its own industry and Washington with the Clean Industrial Deal. Even if funding matters remain unresolved, the plan has been welcomed in Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal aims to balance competitiveness and climate action. However, Germany, Europe's largest economy, has been in recession for two years. Is climate action to blame for the economic crisis?
By Nico Beckert
After the end of Russian gas flows through Ukraine, other routes will become important for security of supply. A large pipeline is due to be completed in 2029 and will bring new revenue to Ukraine and Slovakia. However, national egotisms, the consequences of the Russian invasion and the general move away from gas as an energy source are increasingly complicating European trade.
By Manuel Berkel
