On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted on its position regarding the adjustment of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). If the trilogue accepts this position, four times as many allowances would be available in the MSR as originally planned.
By Lukas Bayer
A legal analysis reveals that postponing the launch of ETS-2 until 2028 breaks EU law. This could also affect the legality of future EU legislation.
By Lukas Knigge
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
A legal analysis reveals that postponing the launch of ETS-2 until 2028 violates EU law. This could also affect the legality of future EU legislation.
By Lukas Knigge
There is growing debate over possible adjustments and reforms to the European emissions trading framework. A clear-cut solution is not yet in sight. While experts acknowledge the need for changes, they caution that modifications could have repercussions for climate targets and undermine earlier investment decisions.
By Lukas Knigge
Together with Luxembourg, the Scandinavian are rejecting a postponement of the new CO₂ market for heat and transport. They warn against a weakening of EU climate policy and urge speedy implementation.
By Redaktion Table
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
The European Investment Bank is mobilizing EUR 3 billion to support the decarbonization of buildings and transportation, frontloading ETS 2 revenues to help citizens transition to carbon-neutral alternatives.
By Lukas Knigge and Lukas Bayer
The European Social Climate Fund will be launched on Jan. 1 to offset the costs of carbon pricing. Member states must decide how to spend the money in advance; but Germany has not presented its plan yet.
By Lukas Knigge
Am 1. Januar geht der europäische Klimasozialfonds an den Start, um Kosten durch die CO₂-Bepreisung abfedern zu können. Wie die Mitgliedstaaten die Gelder verwenden wollen, müssen sie vorher darlegen. Deutschland bleibt seinen Plan bislang schuldig.
By Lukas Knigge
