The Council of Experts on Climate Change expects Germany to miss its targets under the European Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) by an even wider margin than previously anticipated. This could prove costly for a future German government.
By Lukas Bayer
A poor assessment for the German government: The Council of Experts on Climate Change expects emissions to exceed the available budget, with new legislation likely to widen the gap further. The energy and buildings sectors are of particular concern.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate protection, competitiveness, and independence must go hand in hand, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra urges in an interview. Ahead of COP31 in November, he calls on other countries to take on more responsibility.
By Lukas Knigge
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
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
International emissions credits risk undermining Europe’s climate targets and driving up domestic emissions. At the same time, they could tie up substantial funding that would otherwise support the energy transition.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Parliament has confirmed the climate target for 2040. Europe is to reduce its emissions by 85%, with a further 5% to be achieved abroad. However, these international reductions will not be integrated into the ETS.
By Lukas Bayer and Lukas Knigge
EU member states are discussing options for meeting the five-percentage-point component of the 2040 climate target through international allowances, with several models under consideration to create flexibility in reducing emissions.
By Lukas Knigge
