A transatlantic climate alliance? A closer look at the tensions between European and US approaches to climate policy Published: 18 January 2022 Analysis A different policy mix of climate protection in the U.S. and EU creates tensions that make a close alliance very difficult. The deep political divide in the U.S. also raises doubts about the durability of climate policy cooperation. By Jörg Haas
The European Green Deal – a success story? Nation states must now make the next move Published: 10 May 2021 Analyse In order to achieve the declared goal of turning Europe into the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the member states in general, but also the German government in particular, must take a far more resolute approach when implementing the European Green Deal. The necessary pressure to do so is being exerted by citizens and at the EU level alike. By Audrey Mathieu
A Climate-Friendly Response to Trump’s Protectionism Published: 8 June 2018 Comment Rather than allowing itself to be dragged into Donald Trump’s destructive trade games, the European Union should turn them on their head, by introducing a CO2 levy, including border adjustment. Such a response would help protect the environment and boost the EU's own international clout. By Barbara Unmüßig and Michael Kellner
Mixed feelings: Brexit’s impact on EU energy and climate policy Published: 6 July 2016 What will Brexit mean for European climate and energy policy? How will it affect the dynamics of greater climate protection that we are taking pains to maintain in the wake of Paris? By Antje Mensen
Negotiation matters Published: 17 June 2016 The EU wanted to exert international pressure to speed up the reduction of carbon emissions in air traffic. However, it failed because its climate policy met with existing conflicts of interest. By Dietmar Bartz