Tag: Taxonomy
Are we facing a trade war or a systems competition with the US?
In English there is the beautiful maxim: “If you can’t beat them, join ’em.” This is how the EU finally seems to be behaving in response to the Inflation Reduction…
Sustainability: struggle for credibility
Frankfurt From Tuesday, the EU will oblige investment advisors to ask every customer how they would like to keep their portfolio in terms of sustainability. This is an opportunity –…
“We totally agree that nuclear energy is not green.”
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a television program A majority in the EU Parliament voted in favor of the project on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized the…
“We totally agree that nuclear energy is not green.”
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a television program A majority in the EU Parliament voted in favor of the project on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized the…
There are better alternatives to gas and nuclear power
High-voltage power line in Lower Saxony The energy transition requires investments in wind power, power lines and smart grids. (Photo: dpa) Sometimes it is still a bit difficult to imagine…
Gas and nuclear power get eco-labels
Brussels, Frankfurt The European Parliament has approved the controversial EU eco-label for gas and nuclear power. Instead of the 353 MEPs required to reject this extension, only 278 voted against…
There are better alternatives to gas and nuclear power
High-voltage power line in Lower Saxony The energy transition requires investments in wind power, power lines and smart grids. (Photo: dpa) Sometimes it is still a bit difficult to imagine…
European Parliament approves eco-labels for gas and nuclear power
New gas power plant in Leuna The EU Commission wants modern gas-fired power plants to be viewed as sustainable investments. (Photo: dpa) Strasbourg The European Parliament has cleared the way…
MEPs want to overturn new EU climate label
Brussels There is a heavy moral pressure on the members of the European Parliament. On Wednesday they have to decide whether investments in certain gas and nuclear power plants should…
MEPs want to topple taxonomy
Brussels There is a heavy moral pressure on the members of the European Parliament. On Wednesday they have to decide whether investments in certain gas and nuclear power plants should…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Peace cannot be made entirely without weapons
Soldier with a bazooka It is important to find out which armaments companies actually contribute to securing civil liberties. (Photo: imago images/Björn Trotsky) Since February 24th we have been living…
Defense industry fears for its future
Brussels The furore surrounding the EU Commission’s “green” taxonomy, a classification system for financial markets, has not yet subsided. Nevertheless, preparations are already underway in Brussels for a project that…
Defense industry fears for its future
Brussels The furore surrounding the EU Commission’s “green” taxonomy, a classification system for financial markets, has not yet subsided. Nevertheless, preparations are already underway in Brussels for a project that…
EU taxonomy: Green confusion instead of transparency
Nuclear power plant Grohnde – Action by Greenpeace to decommission A projection by the environmental protection organization Greenpeace shines at the end of December on the Grohnde nuclear power plant.…
Index pioneer moves from Deutsche Börse to Solactive
Konrad Sippel “Our goal is to get the company out of the shadows in which it currently finds itself, at least in the eyes of the public.” Frankfurt It is…
DZ Bank fears “undesirable side effects” from ESG rules.
Frankfurt The DZ Bank and the energy group EnBW see great dangers from new sustainability rules in the financial sector. “The current regulation creates false incentives,” warns DZ-Bank co-head Cornelius…
EU Commission classifies nuclear power and gas as sustainable
Nuclear power plant in Flamanville There has recently been massive criticism of the plans of the EU Commissions. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Investments in new gas and nuclear power plants are…