Late on New Year's Eve, the EU Commission sent its supplement to the taxonomy to the member states. According to it, investments in natural gas and nuclear energy are to be considered climate-friendly under certain conditions. The draft is causing outrage among environmentalists. The German government also voiced criticism.
By Timo Landenberger
The chancellor is traveling to his first appearance in the circle of heads of state and government. Strong new impulses are hardly to be expected from Olaf Scholz.
By Till Hoppe
According to Green politician Giegold, the traffic light coalition is seeking talks with France to defuse the dispute over nuclear and gas. Investors warn that their inclusion would damage the credibility of the classification.
By Till Hoppe
Taxonomy, supply chain law, trade agreements: Brussels is waiting for Berlin to show it the way on a number of sustainability issues. These primarily focus on one topic.
By Till Hoppe
The EU's sustainable investment taxonomy could cut off suppliers of armed forces and security agencies from private funding, according to the Chief Executive of the German Security and Defence Industries Association (BDSV). But that would mean the implosion of European defense policy.
By Redaktion Table
Now that the Commission has presented its large package of climate legislation, the task in Parliament is to stake out the positions. Negotiations with the Council are due to begin this year, and the next package of measures is expected in December. In addition, there are more climate policy decisions pending, including taxonomy and state aid law. Our Green Deal outlook for this fall.
By Timo Landenberger
