After lengthy discussions, the industrial electricity price is finally set to be introduced. The German government hopes this will prevent the relocation of production capacity and promote electrification.
Von Alex Veit
The European Court of Auditors doubts that the planned temporary decarbonization fund will provide the hoped-for incentives for investment in climate-friendly production.
Von Lukas Knigge
According to the OECD, total global official development assistance (ODA) fell by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year. Experts warn that this seriously jeopardizes global support for poorer countries.
Von Amélie Günther
The European Commission has set the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price at €75 for the first quarter of 2026. Since the beginning of the year, emissions embedded in imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to the levy.
Von Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has set the price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at €75.36 for the first quarter. Emissions from imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to this tax since the start of this year.
Von Lukas Knigge
The home appliance industry is complaining of unfair treatment under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). European manufacturers pay border duties on imported raw materials, while importers of appliances are exempt, says Lars Schubert in an interview.
Von Lukas Knigge
In a feature, WWF and Öko-Institut criticize the EU’s strategic raw materials projects for neglecting recycling and the circular economy and relying too heavily on mining.
Von Leonie Düngefeld
The NGO Transport & Environment sees this as an improvement. Strict CO₂ targets kept Europe in the running for global leadership in electric vehicles and saved oil.
Von Kai Schöneberg
The European Commission has been supporting clean-tech innovation for six years. The potential is considerable, but the results so far are sobering, according to the European Court of Auditors.
Von Marc Winkelmann
Um die Unternehmen zu entlasten, will das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium (BMWE) die Anforderungen zu Energieeffizienz lockern und weniger Daten bei Firmen erheben. Fördermittel für effizientere Prozesse könnten jedoch aufgestockt werden.
Von Nico Beckert
