Ursula von der Leyen's new team has no fewer than five people entrusted with climate policy tasks – some of them are political heavyweights. They are all united by the clear directive to combine climate action and economic growth together.
By Lukas Knigge
The reporting obligations for importers of emissions-intensive products continue to frustrate many companies. They complain about not being able to comply with the CBAM regulations and expect further tightening from Brussels.
By Lukas Knigge
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Table.Briefings
The Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger wanted to expand in the USA. A production facility in Saxony-Anhalt had recently been shaken as a result. A decision has now been made.
By Redaktion Table
Re-elected EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to introduce an EU fund that would benefit key technologies and the climate. Poland's former environment minister, Marcin Korolec, proposes ways of financing the project and distributing the funds. Germany stands to benefit.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The negotiations between the EU Commission and the four Mercosur states are well advanced, but Paris is unlikely to approve the free trade agreement. Berlin and Brussels are now discussing the possibility of outvoting France if necessary – but this would be politically explosive. In future, the EU could focus more on targeted partnerships that also involve investments in third countries.
By Table.Briefings
To secure re-election, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a broad centrist coalition, writes Sabine Nallinger. This is a challenging endeavor where a green industrial deal could help, combining security, climate action and competitiveness.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The controversy over China's overcapacity continues to gather pace – including mutual threats of punitive tariffs. In part, this is deliberately driven by Beijing's industrial policy. However, they are also a consequence of weak domestic demand.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU has launched the Net Zero Industry Act to promote the industrial introduction of net-zero technologies. Whether and how start-ups benefit from the so-called "regulatory sandboxes" and why corporate venturing could play a special role.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a discussion on future EU economic policy, Commission colleagues Nicolas Schmit and Ursula von der Leyen went easy on each other. Liberal Sandro Gozi was more aggressive, although his positions are not shared by all liberals.
By Table.Briefings
