Energy Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen has secured the clear approval of the EU Parliament. At his hearing, he declared lower energy prices to be his priority, but without being specific.
By Manuel Berkel
Disputes over nuclear energy and Russian gas dominate the first regular meeting of energy ministers under the Hungarian Presidency. The outgoing Energy Commissioner makes an emotional appeal to the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
In response to the energy crisis, the EU member states wanted to expand renewables more quickly. Only Denmark implemented the directive on time. The Commission is now initiating infringement proceedings – Germany will probably also miss a second deadline.
By Manuel Berkel
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Table.Briefings
So far, the federal government has not been able to decide on purchasing the network operator Tennet. On Thursday, the company announced that it would seek other sources of financing. In the interview, COO Tim Meyerjürgens explains what he considers crucial for access to the capital market and why too many offshore wind farms are being planned in the North Sea.
By Manuel Berkel
At the next Energy Council at the beginning of March, EU energy ministers may decide on the extension of an emergency regulation on gas conservation from 2022. Despite the relaxed situation, experts advise saving for another reason.
By Manuel Berkel
European energy policy is expected to be shaped by four topics in 2024: Infrastructure, gas-fired power plants, the targets for 2040 and a new governance framework. The latter could determine whether the industry has a future in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
Latvia is still getting to know its new prime minister: Evika Siliņa previously worked mainly behind the scenes. After ongoing disputes in the previous coalition, she now leads a government that is left of center – a peculiarity in the Baltic country.
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The Green Deal is seen by some as an attack on rural areas. A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung now shows: economically weak regions can be strengthened by 2050 as a result of the energy transition – and reduce inequality compared to cities.
By Manuel Berkel
