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Trilogues are pending on key proposals for the shift to CO2-neutral powertrains: CO2 fleet regulation for cars and vans along with combustion engine phase-out in 2035 and the development of public charging infrastructure (AFIR). Further, the Commission still intends to present three proposals that offer potential for conflict.
By Markus Grabitz
The news of Liz Truss' appointment as the new British prime minister has been met with concern in Brussels. So far, the EU has not had good experiences with the conservative Tory politician, who often references Margaret Thatcher.
By Eric Bonse
Carbon farming aims to increase the carbon storage capacity of arable soils. To create economic incentives, the EU Commission plans a legal framework for the certification of these sink services. But what sounds like a good idea at first is ultimately the wrong approach, as Sarah Wiener writes in today's Opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
With the trilogues on ETS reform and the introduction of CBAM, two fundamental parts of the Fit for 55 package will enter the final negotiations this fall – and possibly be finalized. But until then, numerous conflict lines need to be sorted out. And then there's COP27.
By Lukas Knigge
Elections in the European Parliament are not due until 2024. But the European parties are already beginning to prepare for the occasion. In Brussels, it is considered certain that at least the Christian Democrats and Socialists will again nominate top candidates. The EPP candidates will be particularly interesting, as there could be two prominent female candidates.
By Markus Grabitz