The European Commission is expected to present its draft legislation for phasing out Russian gas as early as June 17. A key point of contention is the potential for compensation claims tied to long-term contracts. But the legal mechanism is said to be strong enough, with the Commission now receiving backing for its approach.
By Manuel Berkel
According to industry figures, the growth of photovoltaics in the EU has slowed this year and needs further political support in order to safely achieve the European expansion targets. The Commission is dampening hopes for rapid legislative changes.
By Manuel Berkel
Disputes over nuclear energy and Russian gas dominate the first regular meeting of energy ministers under the Hungarian Presidency. The outgoing Energy Commissioner makes an emotional appeal to the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe has chosen a new path with the EU's multi-billion euro reconstruction fund. The European Court of Auditors now warns that the set goals cannot be reliably verified.
By Max Mustermann
The coalition in Berlin is having great difficulty agreeing on the 2024 budget. It would still have grants of €28 billion from the Corona reconstruction fund at its disposal. But the disbursement has failed so far because the federal government does not meet the formal requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
The efforts to keep industries critical for the Green Deal in Europe continue: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are negotiating with US President Joe Biden again and again these days. What the Commission wants to do itself will soon be set out in the Net Zero Industry Act, of which a first draft is now available.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission informed the German government early on that, according to the Brussels authority, Germany only needs a few terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This emerges from internal minutes obtained by Table.Media. Berlin nevertheless pursued other plans.
By Manuel Berkel
