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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business

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The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more

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All Washed Up - What Are the Risks for Firms That Won’t Show Greenwashing the Red Card?

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in green products and the promotion of sustainable objectives across the financial services industry. For example, we have seen much discussion of green loans, green...more

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Update – Germany tightens energy efficiency requirements: New challenges for companies and data centers

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On 21 September 2023, the German Parliament passed the heavily discussed German Federal Act on the Increase of Energy Efficiency (Energieeffizienzgesetz – EnEfG) that aims at significantly increasing energy efficiency...more

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Germany Launches EUR 50 Billion Funding Program for Decarbonization of Heavy Industry

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Germany has launched a massive EUR 50 billion funding program to support energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemical, and cement to become climate-neutral. The program offers considerable financial support for...more

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(Carbon) Contracts for Difference – New Funding Program for Companies

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Germany has finally published draft guidance on the long-awaited (Carbon) Contracts for Difference (or "CfD"). The first CfDs, previously announced in the European1 and German National2 Hydrogen Strategies of 2020, are...more

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The Road to Net Zero: Offshore Wind Farms Are Gaining Momentum

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Germany and Europe aim to be carbon-neutral by 2050, with wind energy set to become the most significant source of energy in the future. However, in Germany, the pace of deployment is still insufficient. Chancellor Olaf...more

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European Commission Approves €515 Million in State Aid from Spain and Germany to Build Hydrogen-Powered Steel Plants

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On February 17, 2023, the European Commission granted approval for the Spanish and German governments to subsidize the construction of two renewable hydrogen-powered steel production facilities for Europe’s largest...more

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Did Putin Sabotage His Own Pipeline? Perhaps He's Not the only Irrational Political Leader

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Blasts were heard at the Nord Stream 1 pipeline last week, and damage to the pipeline itself was detected underwater shortly thereafter. Russian sources indicated that the damage would further delay the delivery of natural...more

Hogan Lovells

Novelle des Energiesicherungsgesetzes: Zusätzliche Handlungsoptionen

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Mit der Reform des Energiesicherungsgesetzes schafft der Gesetzgeber umfangreiche neue Regelungen und Handlungsmöglichkeiten zur Sicherung der Energieversorgung im Krisenfall. Betreiber kritischer Infrastruktur im...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

ESG in Asset Management: A Global Perspective - October 2021

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The global asset management community has long been among the leaders in recognising the investment and risk management benefits of tracking the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the assets it invests...more

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German Climate Activists File Climate Change Lawsuits Against Major German Car Manufacturers To Prohibit Selling Combustion Engine...

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At the beginning of September 2021, climate activists affiliated with German NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe ("DUH") sent pre-action letters to major German car manufacturers Daimler and BMW and to Wintershall, Germany's largest oil...more

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Nachhaltige Finanzierungen (Sustainable Finance) in der Kreditwirtschaft

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Das Thema nachhaltige Finanzierung (Sustainable Finance) nimmt weiter an Fahrt auf und steht Anfang 2021 erneut im Fokus: diesseits des Atlantiks ist zum 10. März 2021 die EU-Offenlegungsverordnung in Kraft getreten, nach der...more

K&L Gates LLP

The Hydrogen Handbook - Germany

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Hydrogen—the smallest molecule, but one that holds the potential to be an energy superhero and play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. The H2 Handbook provides a comprehensive...more

Hogan Lovells

National Emissions Trading System in Germany: Government approves new Carbon Leakage rules

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The German federal government has adopted the so-called Carbon Leakage Ordinance on 31 March 2021. The ordinance aims at providing financial relief for companies impacted by the German national carbon emissions trading system...more

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Brennstoff-Emissionshandel: Carbon Leakage-Verordnung verabschiedet

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Nach langem Vorlauf und mehrfachen Verschiebungen hat die Bundesregierung am 31. März 2021 die sog. Carbon Leakage-Verordnung beschlossen. Die Verordnung hat das Ziel, bestimmte vom nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandel...more

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Emissionsminderungsgutschriften: Der Markt für Emissionsminderungsgutschriften entwickelt sich

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Die europäische Kommission plant bis 2050 klimaneutral zu sein. Bis 2030 soll eine Reduktion der Emissionen von Treibhausgasen von mindestens 55% im Vergleich zu 1990 stattfinden. Die Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon...more

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Germany Claims Emissions Success Yet Becomes More Dependent Than Ever On Russia​

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On February 3, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier proclaimed that Germany had exceeded its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels. Despite clearly being aided by the deep economic slump...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2020 #3

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Energy Blockchain’s Most Obvious Use Case is Not What You Think - "Instead, a select group of blockchain companies is finding success with a focus on certificates of origin, helping demonstrate the provenance of renewable...more

Hogan Lovells

International Products Law Review 2020: Issue 76

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We are excited to bring you issue 76 of our International Products Law Review with insights and updates on all aspects of products law. In this issue, we explore what businesses need to consider when making climate-related...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 41, November 2019

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Why Everything They Say About California Fires — Including That Climate Matters Most — is Wrong - "'We’ve looked at the history of climate and fire throughout the whole state, and through much of the state, particularly...more

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Nachhaltige Immobilien in nachhaltigen Fonds – die Taxonomie-Verordnung der EU

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(Spätestens) mit dem Pariser Klimaschutzabkommen entschied sich die EU, das Thema Nachhaltigkeit weit oben auf die politische Agenda zu setzen. Das Finanzsystem soll umfassend umgestaltet werden, damit privates Kapital in...more

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President Macron Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Deal Over Brazil’s Failure to Address Amazon Fires

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In a statement before the G7 Summit, which was held on August 24-26, 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to block the recently negotiated trade deal between the European Union (“EU”) and Mercosur, the South American...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2019 #3

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The U.S. is Set to Become the World's Biggest Oil Exporter Thanks to the Fracking Revolution - "The U.S. shale revolution has made it to one of the world's largest energy producers and potentially the largest oil exporter...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019 #3

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NY Natural Gas Moratorium Due to Lack of Pipelines, but Some in Denial - "The slowing of economic development resulting from New York's political actions is a testament to what happens when energy becomes politicized." ...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019 #4

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Trump Eyes Action to Limit States' Powers to Block Pipelines - "The Trump administration is considering taking steps to limit the ability of states to block interstate gas pipelines and other energy projects, according to...more

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