According to a new calculation, the United States would emit around 800 billion tons more CO2 under Donald Trump than if it continued its current climate policy. However, it is still unclear whether the underlying assumption is correct.
By Nico Beckert
A large portion of the projects favored by the Inflation Reduction Act have been postponed, some indefinitely, according to research by the Financial Times. The reasons include worsening market conditions, declining demand and high uncertainty in the US election year.
By Alexandra Endres
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
Boost for green investments: The Inflation Reduction Act, which has been criticized by the EU, is allowing billions to flow into new technologies in the USA. By selling their IRA tax credits, companies gain even faster access to liquidity.
By Redaktion Table
There will be no anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar modules with the current EU Commission. Instead, Commissioners Simson and Breton are urging the member states to promote domestically produced systems themselves.
By Manuel Berkel
The current EU Commission will not introduce trade measures against Chinese solar modules. Instead, the responsible commissioners urge EU member states to subsidize domestically produced solar systems.
By Amelie Richter
The financial economist is one of Olaf Scholz's closest advisors in the Chancellery. He believes that one of the main tasks of the next EU Commission will be to drive forward the Capital Markets Union and mobilize more private capital.
By Redaktion Table
The EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on the Net-Zero Industry Act. The aim is to promote the wind and solar industry. However, support for CCS and nuclear energy is also planned.
By Till Hoppe
Member states and the European Parliament have agreed on the Net-Zero Industry Act. Europe aims to become a leading hub for manufacturers of wind turbines, heat pumps or solar panels. Some experts doubt whether the law will have a significant impact in Germany.
By Till Hoppe
