Populist AfD “sand in the gears” of German climate efforts

'Above all, the AfD can influence the discourse,' says Manès Weisskircher

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Populist AfD “sand in the gears” of German climate efforts

'Above all, the AfD can influence the discourse,' says Manès Weisskircher

cleanenergywire.org/news/populist-… #EUelection2024 #populism

Germany aims to ease access for investment funds to renewables and energy infrastructure

Finance ministry proposal includes plans to provide institutional investors with more secure conditions and close gaps in taxation to create a level playing field
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Europe at risk of falling short in wind turbine production capacity, labour union and NGO warn

Political push needed to make EU more independent and improve wind industry's impact, groups say

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German energy transition needs more focus on trust, ownership and appeal – survey

Climate and energy policy no longer a question of ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ but rather of 'how to’, researchers More in Common conclude

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EU gas supply secure without Russia, German LNG plans oversized – researchers DIW Berlin

Gas demand covered in long run by alternative sources, opening path for expanding sanctions regime on Russia, economists find
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What would it take for the #EU 🇪🇺 to reduce its reliance on #China 🇨🇳 and advance its energy and climate goals?

➡️ To find out answers to these and other questions, check out my latest brief for EU Institute for Security Studies: iss.europa.eu/content/going-…

⚖️ 'The recent boom of corporate climate claims has caused an increase in related judiciary cases across Europe, due to a legislative gap in EU law', writes Associate Policy Analyst, Lucian Morié.

Read more 👇
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German energy transition needs more focus on trust, ownership and appeal – survey

Climate and energy policy no longer a question of ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ but rather of 'how to’, researchers conclude

cleanenergywire.org/news/german-en…

Germany aims to ease access for investment funds to renewables and energy infrastructure

Finance ministry proposal includes plans to provide institutional investors with more secure conditions and close gaps in taxation to create a level playing field

cleanenergywire.org/news/germany-a…

Europe at risk of falling short in wind turbine production capacity, labour union and NGO warn

Political push needed to make EU more independent and improve wind industry's impact, groups say

cleanenergywire.org/news/europe-ri…

EU gas supply secure without Russia, German LNG plans oversized – researchers

Gas demand covered in long run by alternative sources, opening path for expanding sanctions regime on Russia, economists find

cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-gas-su…

EU Commission approves €4 billion French State aid scheme to support decarbonisation measures in the manufacturing sector

Eligible electrification projects must lead to industry emissions reduction of at least 40%

ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Abuse + exploitation in global value chains affect millions of people.

But there is hope: today, the EU voted for a groundbreaking law that obliges companies to respect human rights & environment in their global value chains.

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EU climate progressives will need compelling narratives, strategic resourcing, and diplomatic engagement to advance the best possible climate agenda over the next 5 years.

Read Susi Dennison, Carla Hobbs and Mats Engström's latest policy brief ECFR European Power✍️
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Tesla omitted a previously stated goal to eventually sell 20 million vehicles a year from one of its yearly reports trib.al/88ZWzlg

Thyssenkrupp board approves 20% sale of steel unit to billionaire Kretinsky

German steelmaker hopes Czech investor's energy holding EPCG will help lower electricity costs

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🆕 We're making the Critical #RawMaterialsAct a reality.

⚡️Thrilled to open the 1st session of the CRMs Board, set up to ensure that we're all working for the full, speedy implementation of the Act.

⚡️Now launching the 1st call for strategic projects, to build up 🇪🇺 capacities.