Instead of 1.75 billion euros, the lignite company Leag will receive only 1.2 billion euros for the coal phase-out. The remaining amount depends on future electricity and carbon prices – and on a formula that has apparently not even been worked out yet.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German CCS Act has cleared the first hurdle. The bill has been amended regarding marine nature conservation, but its use in gas-fired power plants, which environmental associations and government parties have criticized, will still be possible.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Germany plans to introduce new labels to promote the use of more green raw materials. These labels can then be used to require quotas for green steel, cement, ammonia and ethylene in public tenders or as part of EU regulations.
By Alex Veit
The Commissioner for Industry fears collateral damage in Europe as a result of the recently increased US tariffs on goods from China, particularly semiconductors. In an interview with Corinna Visser and Till Hoppe, he warns that if the USA and China no longer abide by WTO rules, the Europeans will also have to react.
By Till Hoppe
The Greens presented their campaign for the European elections on June 9 on Monday. The slogans are strikingly similar to those of other parties.
By Lukas Knigge
Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.
By Table.Briefings
In Schleswig-Holstein, politicians celebrated the groundbreaking of the Northvolt battery factory. However, whether the batteries can be transported in an environmentally friendly manner remains uncertain.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The coalition aims to support CCS only for emissions that are difficult to avoid but also allow it for gas power plants. This puts Economy Minister Habeck at odds with the Greens and SPD, the stakeholder process agreement and Germany's stance at COP28. Support comes from the business sector.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
After lengthy negotiations, the coalition leaders in Berlin have reached an agreement on the 2024 budget. Robert Habeck's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has been hit particularly hard by cuts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A manufacturer of AI robots is to be sold to a company with connections to China. This is reminiscent of the acquisition of the German robotics company Kuka and could therefore fall under foreign trade law. It remains unclear whether public order is at risk.
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