Decoding Brussels

Does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM make countries around the world adopt more climate friendly policies? Or is it only protecting…

Major economies are acting to combine their climate, energy security, and industrial policies into broader strategies for their economic systems. On…

Europe takes another step to accelerate the roll-out of renewables by removing permitting bottlenecks. Will this make a real difference on the ground?

The digital and ecological transition accelerates, and with it the shortage of skilled workers. The EU is looking for solutions, but doubts remain.

Are the measures foreseen by the EU socially balanced and ambitious enough? And what stumbling blocs sneak along the way?

Considerable adjustments to the Commission’s initial proposal took place. What happened in between and where do we stand now?

The joint gas purchase agreements show European solidarity in action. But will this work in practice?

What does the Russian invasion mean for the EU’s climate policy? Will renewables now be expanded? Or are fossil fuels facing a revival?

How dependent is Europe on Russian oil and gas right now? What would be the consequences of a supply stop? What are the alternatives?

Housing and traffic are drivers of emission. Should they be subjected to emissions trading than? Or will this cut off poorer households?

That's how it all comes together. Even if the right likes to twist it and present it differently: the real attack on our freedom is global warming. If…

An ecological miracle on the labour market? Or rather job losses? The impact on employment and job profiles in Europe of ecological modernisation is a…