Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
Von Lukas Knigge
The Director of the Brussels-based think tank CEPS does not see any dangerous inflationary dynamics in Europe despite rising commodity and energy prices. The situation in the USA is different.
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The EU environment ministers discussed the most important points on Wednesday at their first meeting since the presentation of the Fit for 55 package. There was fierce opposition to the planned emissions trading in the buildings and transport sectors. Ideas also differed widely on burden sharing and carbon standards for cars.
Von Timo Landenberger
Der Direktor des Brüsseler Think-Tanks CEPS sieht trotz steigender Rohstoff- und Energiepreise in Europa keine gefährliche Inflationsdynamik. Anders sei die Situation in den USA.
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