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
According to the Commission's draft taxonomy bill, investments in nuclear power are to be classified as "sustainable." But there are gaps in the Commission's proposal. The Commission also sets standards for technologies that do not yet exist. This provides critics with a broad attack surface.
By Charlotte Wirth
The goal of European sovereignty runs like a red thread through the program of the French EU Council presidency. The fight against climate change is also subordinated to this goal – and that has consequences.
By Redaktion Table
Luxembourg's Minister of Environment calls the EU Commission's draft taxonomy "greenwashing". By at least temporarily including investments in gas and nuclear power, the EU is losing its pioneering status in the fight against climate change, the Green minister criticizes in the interview with Charlotte Wirth. Luxembourg intends to join a lawsuit filed by Austria if the proposal is adopted at the end of January.
By Charlotte Wirth
Under the new EU taxonomy, natural gas is to be classified as a sustainable energy source. Admittedly, only as a bridging technology and under very strict conditions. But the plan was different. How a scientific listing became a political-economic issue and how the thresholds were determined: an overview.
By Timo Landenberger
In an interview with Timo Landenberger and Lukas Scheid, Christoph Bals, the political director of Germanwatch, chances an outlook for the year. He talks about energy imports, the need for emergency programs and paradigmatic partnerships with countries of the Global South.
By Lukas Knigge
