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Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU is getting serious about the Green Deal. The CO2 border adjustment and the expansion of emissions trading, both part of the "Fit for 55" package, are intended to help achieve Brussels' climate goals. Above all, the border adjustment for CO2 emissions will have consequences for the People's Republic of China. Critics from the European metal and aluminium industry are already certain: the People's Republic will find a way around the border adjustment.
By Amelie Richter