The energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran has intensified the debate over the European Emissions Trading System. In addition to EU environment ministers, heads of state and government will also address the ETS on Thursday.
By Lukas Knigge
The controversial reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has set the Environmental Council in motion. While some are calling for swift reforms, experts warn against rules that are too lenient. However, there appears to be broad consensus on certain measures.
By Lukas Knigge
While Germany supports the planned reduction of carbon fleet limits to 90% by 2035, it remains skeptical of the European Commission’s industrial policy plans.
By Lukas Knigge
After a disappointing COP30, the European Union is preparing a strategic realignment of its international climate diplomacy. In particular, Brussels wants to make greater use of trade, financial and development policy to strengthen alliances and advance climate goals.
By Lukas Knigge
Germanwatch criticizes the fact that, at the last Environment Council, some member states pushed through demands to postpone ETS 2 by one year. The NGO makes suggestions on how this should be handled.
By Sylwia Andralojc-Bodych and Charly Heberer
After a night of negotiations, EU environment ministers presented an agreement on climate targets for 2040 and NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. ETS 2 will be postponed and many unanswered questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
Negotiating right through the night, the EU environment ministers finally reached an agreement on the climate target for 2040 and the NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. Nevertheless, questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
At the Environment Council in Luxembourg, Sweden called for greater ambition in the regulation of chemicals, arguing that the current debate was going in the wrong direction.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU environment ministers have set their priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference in November – without an NDC. The heads of state and government are to discuss this at the EU summit. The Commission also presented details for the adaptation of ETS 2.
By Lukas Knigge
The final decision on the EU nationally determined contribution will not be made until after the summit of EU heads of state and government in October. On Thursday, the environment ministers only agreed on a statement of intent on the EU NDC for 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
