Debates are raging at EU level over climate targets in transportation and supposed technological paternalism. Transportation researcher Johannes Weyer says in a Table.Briefings interview that good policy should not try to influence people’s attitudes.
By Alexandra Endres
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Christian Bernreiter, transport minister in the German state of Bavaria, complains that Brussels is making too little progress in cutting red tape. He calls on EU member states and the EU Parliament to make improvements, particularly with regard to CO₂ fleet limits.
By Lukas Knigge
In statements to the German Constitutional Court, the German Government explains why it considers the amendment to the Federal Climate Change Act and government climate policy to be constitutional. The government's Climate Action Programme 2030, which is due to be published in March, could be decisive.
By Alexandra Endres
Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, wants to switch completely to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The measures could significantly reduce the high levels of air pollution in the rapidly growing metropolis.
By Horand Knaup
Is the Paris Téléphérique, which now connects some suburbs to the metro network, a model for the rest of the world in terms of climate policy? The answer is a clear yes — and no.
By Kai Schöneberg
The EU Commission is apparently planning to reverse its previous decision to phase out the internal combustion engine. At first glance, this would appear to be a reasonable measure to support the car industry. But in the long term, it will lead to cost inefficiencies, increase Europe’s dependence on imports and damage the car industry even more.
By Beatrix Keim
Chile, the largest copper and second-largest lithium producer, wants to supply the world with raw materials to support the energy transition. At the same time, the country aims to reduce its mining emissions to zero by 2040. To achieve this, minister Aurora Williams is looking for German partners in Berlin.
By Alexandra Endres
Yes, the German automotive industry needs support. But cutting back on climate targets is the wrong approach. Instead, the transition to e-mobility must be accelerated, for the good of car companies and the climate.
By Pauline Schur and Nikolas von Wysiecki
Never before have so many new e-cars been registered in Germany in the first half of a year as in 2025 – this is shown by the latest BDEW Electromobility Monitor. As a result, average CO₂ emissions also fell.
By Lukas Bayer
