During the debate on energy prices in the European Parliament, various proposals for changes to the emissions trading system were put forward. The Liberals called for coordinated energy procurement so as to curb speculation.
By Manuel Berkel
Last week, the member states tasked the European Commission with revising ETS 1. However, it must proceed with caution so as not to undermine the system’s very foundations.
By Lukas Knigge and Alex Veit
Ahead of the summit, two areas of contention are emerging: Some member states are insisting on easing emissions trading rules, while others refuse to make any concessions. Regarding “Buy European,” demands from Paris for even more preferential criteria are also causing controversy.
By Lukas Knigge, Stephan Israel and Markus Grabitz
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
Viktor Orbán remains unyielding. Even the initiative by the Commission and the Council to assist in repairing the Druzhba pipeline has not broken the deadlock over the loan to Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel, Markus Grabitz, Manuel Berkel and 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
EU Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera provided more detailed information in Berlin on possible new subsidies for energy consumers. She also commented on the power plant strategy and the price of industrial electricity in Germany.
By Manuel Berkel
With the Council’s approval, the European Union’s climate target for 2040 has now been formally adopted. A study by the University of Graz shows how member states could distribute their contributions to emissions reduction across regions according to principles of fairness.
By Lukas Bayer
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has expressed concerns regarding the Industrial Accelerator Act, the proposal for corporate fleets, and the ETS benchmarks for the chemical industry. Further criticism of the ETS also comes from Italy.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Lukas Knigge
Mit CO₂-Schuldenpapieren wollte PIK-Chef Edenhofer die Abscheidung von Kohlendioxid aus der Atmosphäre marktreif und rentabel machen. Jetzt hat das PIK die Vorteile der Zertifikate errechnet. Experten äußern Kritik an dem Konzept.
By Kai Schöneberg
