The president announces a relaunch of the French nuclear program. Initially, he wants to build six new pressurized water reactors. Macron is thus positioning himself for the election campaign – even though the incumbent is not yet officially a candidate.
By Table.Briefings
Not only the German government is voicing opposition to the current draft of the EU Commission's delegated act to include gas and nuclear energy in the EU taxonomy. Criticism is also growing among EU parliamentarians from all political groups and countries.
By Lukas Knigge
The new government in The Hague wants to build two nuclear power plants by 2030. These are to complement the offshore wind farms and also be a response to the country's own dwindling gas reserves.
By Redaktion Table
As soon as the Commission formally adopts its delegated act under which nuclear power is considered sustainable, it is certain to be sued by Austria and Luxembourg. In doing so, the two countries intend to rely, among other things, on a legal opinion commissioned by the Austrian government. But what chances do the states have of putting the brakes on the legal act?
By Charlotte Wirth
The Fit for 55 package is to be adopted "quickly and with a high level of ambition". European emissions trading should ensure the phase-out of coal by 2030, and hydrogen IPCEIs should be implemented swiftly. The German government is relying fully on the EU to implement its climate protection plans.
By Lukas Knigge
