The simplification of reporting requirements under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has cleared its next hurdle. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the measure.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has classified at least four countries as high-risk countries for deforestation. Germany is ascribed a low risk in the list as part of the Anti-Deforestation Directive.
By Lukas Knigge
The President of the German Chemical Industry Association, Markus Steilemann, argues for the complete abolition of the European sustainability reporting rules, even if this only succeeds in parliament with the help of far-right parties.
By Table.Briefings
After much pressure from the business community and the EPP, the member states want to postpone two controversial sustainability laws for companies. The supply chain law (CSDDD) is to be applied a year later, and the sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) is not to come into force until 2027.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU Commission wants to present its plans to simplify sustainability laws. However, the substantive dispute is unlikely to be over after that – the differences between the various camps are too great.
By Marc Winkelmann
Simplifying the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the EU Commission's key plans for cutting red tape. As Table.Briefings has learned, Brussels wants to postpone the introduction of carbon cost for emissions-intensive imports, along with other details.
By Amelie Richter
The German government only wants to allow auditors to certify CSRD reports – and could be in breach of European law with this plan, according to one law firm.
By Marc Winkelmann
Germany has missed the deadline for the CSRD directive – now the EU is pushing for more speed. The government, on the other hand, would rather soften the criteria.
By Marc Winkelmann
The reporting obligations for importers of emissions-intensive products continue to frustrate many companies. They complain about not being able to comply with the CBAM regulations and expect further tightening from Brussels.
By Lukas Knigge
For the new financial year, the first companies will have to prepare sustainability reports in accordance with EU standards. It remains to be seen whether there will be further relaxation of the reporting obligations. Furthermore, the standards are not yet complete.
By Leonie Düngefeld
