@lucilefalg.bsky.social
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😂This is laughable considering it is the *entire* delegation of @ecrgroup.bsky.social in #EUCO (De Wever & Meloni) who are blocking the Russian asset loan to 🇺🇦(perhaps, many think, at 🇺🇸command).
ECR is finding it hard to square their devotion to Trump with their anti-Russian rhetoric.
ECR is finding it hard to square their devotion to Trump with their anti-Russian rhetoric.
December 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
😂This is laughable considering it is the *entire* delegation of @ecrgroup.bsky.social in #EUCO (De Wever & Meloni) who are blocking the Russian asset loan to 🇺🇦(perhaps, many think, at 🇺🇸command).
ECR is finding it hard to square their devotion to Trump with their anti-Russian rhetoric.
ECR is finding it hard to square their devotion to Trump with their anti-Russian rhetoric.
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💔How are the devastating floods in Asia linked to gold mines, hydropower plants and palm oil plantations invading Indonesian forests?
Walhi/Friends of the Earth Indonesia explains: www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
Walhi/Friends of the Earth Indonesia explains: www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
How deforestation turbocharged Indonesia's deadly floods
The deadly flooding that has killed hundreds in Indonesia was largely the result of monsoon rains and a rare tropical storm. But something else may have played a role: deforestation.
www.rfi.fr
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
💔How are the devastating floods in Asia linked to gold mines, hydropower plants and palm oil plantations invading Indonesian forests?
Walhi/Friends of the Earth Indonesia explains: www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
Walhi/Friends of the Earth Indonesia explains: www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
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The EU's ethics watchdog just ruled that 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's use of 'omnibus' packages to implement 🇺🇸President Trump's EU policy wishlist violates fundamental principles of good administration, including transparent, inclusive, and evidence-based law making.
Ombudsman finds maladministration in how Commission prepared urgent legislative proposals
The proposals concerned corporate sustainability due diligence (Omnibus I), the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and countering migrant smuggling.
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The EU's ethics watchdog just ruled that 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's use of 'omnibus' packages to implement 🇺🇸President Trump's EU policy wishlist violates fundamental principles of good administration, including transparent, inclusive, and evidence-based law making.
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Ich lege das mal nebeneinander:
- Trumps Minister Lutnick fordert in Brüssel weniger EU-Digitalregeln im Gegenzug für niedrigere US-Zölle auf Stahl
- Katherina Reiche fordert nach dem Treffen mit US-Vertretern weniger EU-Regeln im Tech-Bereich
Wieso macht sie Trumps Job?
www.rnd.de/wirtschaft/n...
- Trumps Minister Lutnick fordert in Brüssel weniger EU-Digitalregeln im Gegenzug für niedrigere US-Zölle auf Stahl
- Katherina Reiche fordert nach dem Treffen mit US-Vertretern weniger EU-Regeln im Tech-Bereich
Wieso macht sie Trumps Job?
www.rnd.de/wirtschaft/n...
Nach US-Treffen: Reiche dringt auf weniger EU-Tech-Regeln
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Reiche wirbt für weniger EU-Regeln im Tech-Bereich. Vor allem KI solle stärker in der deutschen Wirtschaft eingesetzt werden. In Brüssel will die Bundesregierung für Locker...
www.rnd.de
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Ich lege das mal nebeneinander:
- Trumps Minister Lutnick fordert in Brüssel weniger EU-Digitalregeln im Gegenzug für niedrigere US-Zölle auf Stahl
- Katherina Reiche fordert nach dem Treffen mit US-Vertretern weniger EU-Regeln im Tech-Bereich
Wieso macht sie Trumps Job?
www.rnd.de/wirtschaft/n...
- Trumps Minister Lutnick fordert in Brüssel weniger EU-Digitalregeln im Gegenzug für niedrigere US-Zölle auf Stahl
- Katherina Reiche fordert nach dem Treffen mit US-Vertretern weniger EU-Regeln im Tech-Bereich
Wieso macht sie Trumps Job?
www.rnd.de/wirtschaft/n...
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5/ Even more, history shows that normalizing far-right forces only strengthens them. In cooperating with them, the EPP is corroding the very values and principles – democracy, rule of law, climate responsibility – that have long underpinned the EU.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
5/ Even more, history shows that normalizing far-right forces only strengthens them. In cooperating with them, the EPP is corroding the very values and principles – democracy, rule of law, climate responsibility – that have long underpinned the EU.
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Today, 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP group will ally with the far right in order to pass the 1st of her deregulation packages in the EU parliament.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
Von der Leyen prepares cooperation with far right to implement Trump's deregulation demands
The cordón sanitaire in the EU Parliament has been broken. Next week, the centre right may team up with the far right to rip up EU climate laws. Next on the chopping block: EU digital rules.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today, 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP group will ally with the far right in order to pass the 1st of her deregulation packages in the EU parliament.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
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‼️ Spannende neue Umfrage aus Sachsen zeigt:
👉 61 % der Jugendlichen interessieren sich für Klima & Umwelt
👉 60 % wollen klimafreundlicher leben
👉 43 % finden: Die Landesregierung tut zu wenig.
👉 61 % der Jugendlichen interessieren sich für Klima & Umwelt
👉 60 % wollen klimafreundlicher leben
👉 43 % finden: Die Landesregierung tut zu wenig.
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
‼️ Spannende neue Umfrage aus Sachsen zeigt:
👉 61 % der Jugendlichen interessieren sich für Klima & Umwelt
👉 60 % wollen klimafreundlicher leben
👉 43 % finden: Die Landesregierung tut zu wenig.
👉 61 % der Jugendlichen interessieren sich für Klima & Umwelt
👉 60 % wollen klimafreundlicher leben
👉 43 % finden: Die Landesregierung tut zu wenig.
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"Ce n'est pas la fatalité mais le miroir d'une société qui a cessé de lui offrir un avenir."
A Bruxelles, des jeunes de 18 à peine s'entretue pour quelques milliers d'€
Cet article de Julien Balboni, à lire absolument: www.lecho.be/economie-pol...
A Bruxelles, des jeunes de 18 à peine s'entretue pour quelques milliers d'€
Cet article de Julien Balboni, à lire absolument: www.lecho.be/economie-pol...
"Tout le monde met des primes sur tout le monde": à Bruxelles, le quotidien des gamins tireurs
Alors que, depuis le 1ᵉʳ janvier à Bruxelles, 80 fusillades ont fait sept morts et 38 blessés, dans les rues de la capitale, des jeunes de 18 ans sont payés quelques milliers d'euros pour aller tuer d...
www.lecho.be
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"Ce n'est pas la fatalité mais le miroir d'une société qui a cessé de lui offrir un avenir."
A Bruxelles, des jeunes de 18 à peine s'entretue pour quelques milliers d'€
Cet article de Julien Balboni, à lire absolument: www.lecho.be/economie-pol...
A Bruxelles, des jeunes de 18 à peine s'entretue pour quelques milliers d'€
Cet article de Julien Balboni, à lire absolument: www.lecho.be/economie-pol...
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The irony is that Beijing does not allow any foreign inverter suppliers in its energy grid for cybersecurity reasons.
But Chinese firms happily undercut European competitors and now supply and control some 80% of inverters in Europe.
Disaster in the making...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
But Chinese firms happily undercut European competitors and now supply and control some 80% of inverters in Europe.
Disaster in the making...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Huawei’s solar tech sparks fears of Europe’s next dependency crisis
Cyber officials fear the Chinese tech giant’s grip on energy networks.
www.politico.eu
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The irony is that Beijing does not allow any foreign inverter suppliers in its energy grid for cybersecurity reasons.
But Chinese firms happily undercut European competitors and now supply and control some 80% of inverters in Europe.
Disaster in the making...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
But Chinese firms happily undercut European competitors and now supply and control some 80% of inverters in Europe.
Disaster in the making...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Merz findet, das EU-Lieferkettengesetz sei am Schwächeln der Wirtschaft schuld, obwohl es noch nicht in Kraft ist? 🧐
Schauen wir auf reale Probleme:
⚠️ 84% der Unternehmen sind durch Infrastrukturmängel beeinträchtigt. Wo bleibt Merz?
Schauen wir auf reale Probleme:
⚠️ 84% der Unternehmen sind durch Infrastrukturmängel beeinträchtigt. Wo bleibt Merz?
Marode Infrastruktur bremst Wirtschaft stärker denn je - Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW)
84 Prozent der deutschen Unternehmen sehen in der schlechten Verkehrsinfrastruktur eine wirtschaftliche Belastung, zeigt eine neue Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW). Mittel aus dem So...
www.iwkoeln.de
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Merz findet, das EU-Lieferkettengesetz sei am Schwächeln der Wirtschaft schuld, obwohl es noch nicht in Kraft ist? 🧐
Schauen wir auf reale Probleme:
⚠️ 84% der Unternehmen sind durch Infrastrukturmängel beeinträchtigt. Wo bleibt Merz?
Schauen wir auf reale Probleme:
⚠️ 84% der Unternehmen sind durch Infrastrukturmängel beeinträchtigt. Wo bleibt Merz?
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Auf seiner #EUCO -Packliste hat Merz wohl die Diplomatie vergessen.
Wer in Brüssel nur irritiert, blamiert nicht nur sich selbst, sondern schadet auch Deutschlands Ansehen auf der internationalen Bühne. 😔
Wer in Brüssel nur irritiert, blamiert nicht nur sich selbst, sondern schadet auch Deutschlands Ansehen auf der internationalen Bühne. 😔
October 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Auf seiner #EUCO -Packliste hat Merz wohl die Diplomatie vergessen.
Wer in Brüssel nur irritiert, blamiert nicht nur sich selbst, sondern schadet auch Deutschlands Ansehen auf der internationalen Bühne. 😔
Wer in Brüssel nur irritiert, blamiert nicht nur sich selbst, sondern schadet auch Deutschlands Ansehen auf der internationalen Bühne. 😔
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Gesetze wie das Lieferkettengesetz abzuschaffen, werden die strukturellen Probleme der deutschen Wirtschaft nicht lösen.
Was hilft:
- ein starker Binnenmarkt
- niedrige Energiepreise
- keine dummen Zollkriege
- EU-Industriepolitik
Guter Kommentar in der @szde.bsky.social ⬇️
Was hilft:
- ein starker Binnenmarkt
- niedrige Energiepreise
- keine dummen Zollkriege
- EU-Industriepolitik
Guter Kommentar in der @szde.bsky.social ⬇️
Der Bürokratieabbau allein wird Europas Wirtschaft nichts nützen
EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen beginnt mit dem Bürokratieabbau, dem Bundeskanzler geht das nicht weit genug. Beide wecken falsche Erwartungen.
www.sueddeutsche.de
October 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Gesetze wie das Lieferkettengesetz abzuschaffen, werden die strukturellen Probleme der deutschen Wirtschaft nicht lösen.
Was hilft:
- ein starker Binnenmarkt
- niedrige Energiepreise
- keine dummen Zollkriege
- EU-Industriepolitik
Guter Kommentar in der @szde.bsky.social ⬇️
Was hilft:
- ein starker Binnenmarkt
- niedrige Energiepreise
- keine dummen Zollkriege
- EU-Industriepolitik
Guter Kommentar in der @szde.bsky.social ⬇️
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🚨"Alle Bereiche blinken rot", alarmieren Wissenschaftler*innen vor der Weltklimakonferenz - die Welt hinkt beim Klimaschutz hinterher.
Habe nur ich das Gefühl, dass die Kluft zwischen den immer neuen aufrüttelnden Studien und dem Verhalten von Merz, Reiche, Weber und Co. immer größer wird?
Habe nur ich das Gefühl, dass die Kluft zwischen den immer neuen aufrüttelnden Studien und dem Verhalten von Merz, Reiche, Weber und Co. immer größer wird?
Studie: Welt hinkt beim Klimaschutz hinterher
Die Welt kommt beim Klimaschutz nicht genug voran - das ist das Fazit einer neuen Studie. Kein Bereich sei derzeit auf Kurs, um die Pariser Klimaziele zu erreichen. Unterdessen bereiten sich die Staat...
www.tagesschau.de
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🚨"Alle Bereiche blinken rot", alarmieren Wissenschaftler*innen vor der Weltklimakonferenz - die Welt hinkt beim Klimaschutz hinterher.
Habe nur ich das Gefühl, dass die Kluft zwischen den immer neuen aufrüttelnden Studien und dem Verhalten von Merz, Reiche, Weber und Co. immer größer wird?
Habe nur ich das Gefühl, dass die Kluft zwischen den immer neuen aufrüttelnden Studien und dem Verhalten von Merz, Reiche, Weber und Co. immer größer wird?
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German auto summit tomorrow.
The sole focus on the EU combustion engine phase-out, which is 10 years away, is baffling because German cars have a demand problem today
Berlin worries a new EV subsidy scheme would be fiscally too expensive.
But demand-side support is a fiscal no-brainer here.
1/
The sole focus on the EU combustion engine phase-out, which is 10 years away, is baffling because German cars have a demand problem today
Berlin worries a new EV subsidy scheme would be fiscally too expensive.
But demand-side support is a fiscal no-brainer here.
1/
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
German auto summit tomorrow.
The sole focus on the EU combustion engine phase-out, which is 10 years away, is baffling because German cars have a demand problem today
Berlin worries a new EV subsidy scheme would be fiscally too expensive.
But demand-side support is a fiscal no-brainer here.
1/
The sole focus on the EU combustion engine phase-out, which is 10 years away, is baffling because German cars have a demand problem today
Berlin worries a new EV subsidy scheme would be fiscally too expensive.
But demand-side support is a fiscal no-brainer here.
1/
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Almost 3 years after its first public event, MCC Brussels has now FINALLY disclosed budget size & income sources in the EU Transparency Register
With a 2024 budget of over 6,3 million euro, Orbán-linked MCC Brussels is one of the wealthiest thinktanks in Brussels 😟
www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
With a 2024 budget of over 6,3 million euro, Orbán-linked MCC Brussels is one of the wealthiest thinktanks in Brussels 😟
www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
Orbán’s favorite Brussels think tank received millions from Budapest, new figures reveal
MCC Brussels has received more than €6 million in funding to influence debate on public policy.
www.politico.eu
September 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Almost 3 years after its first public event, MCC Brussels has now FINALLY disclosed budget size & income sources in the EU Transparency Register
With a 2024 budget of over 6,3 million euro, Orbán-linked MCC Brussels is one of the wealthiest thinktanks in Brussels 😟
www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
With a 2024 budget of over 6,3 million euro, Orbán-linked MCC Brussels is one of the wealthiest thinktanks in Brussels 😟
www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
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This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads
By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…
etsc.eu
August 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
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The European Commission is postponing publishing its decision on whether X has breached the DSA until trade negotiations with the US are finalised, the Financial Times reports today.
www.ft.com/content/8f38...
www.ft.com/content/8f38...
Brussels stalls probe into Elon Musk’s X amid US trade talks
EU was expected to finalise its investigation before the bloc’s summer recess but will now miss this deadline
www.ft.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The European Commission is postponing publishing its decision on whether X has breached the DSA until trade negotiations with the US are finalised, the Financial Times reports today.
www.ft.com/content/8f38...
www.ft.com/content/8f38...
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Last I checked, the EU was highly regulated a decade ago too, when German automakers were dominant.
Last I checked, Chinas car sector gained global prominence thanks to a web of tariffs, subsidies, forced tech transfer and gov innovation support.
How’s EU regulation to blame?
Last I checked, Chinas car sector gained global prominence thanks to a web of tariffs, subsidies, forced tech transfer and gov innovation support.
How’s EU regulation to blame?
As a car enthusiast I can say that for each "year" that the EU is buying to catch up with China, China will move ahead 2 years. It's not a game that the highly regulated EU can win, period.
The EU’s EV tariffs on China are buying time and offering some reprieve to European automakers, even as a flood of Chinese goods enters European markets, driven by a weak yuan, trade diversion from US tariffs and Chinas generally exploding exports.
July 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Last I checked, the EU was highly regulated a decade ago too, when German automakers were dominant.
Last I checked, Chinas car sector gained global prominence thanks to a web of tariffs, subsidies, forced tech transfer and gov innovation support.
How’s EU regulation to blame?
Last I checked, Chinas car sector gained global prominence thanks to a web of tariffs, subsidies, forced tech transfer and gov innovation support.
How’s EU regulation to blame?
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In Italien schmelzen die Straßen.
In Tschechien sterben tonnenweise Fische.
In der Türkei werden Städte evakuiert.
Menschen kommen ums Leben.
Hat die Union die Augen zu oder wie geht dieses "Klimaschutz mit Augenmaß"?
In Tschechien sterben tonnenweise Fische.
In der Türkei werden Städte evakuiert.
Menschen kommen ums Leben.
Hat die Union die Augen zu oder wie geht dieses "Klimaschutz mit Augenmaß"?
July 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In Italien schmelzen die Straßen.
In Tschechien sterben tonnenweise Fische.
In der Türkei werden Städte evakuiert.
Menschen kommen ums Leben.
Hat die Union die Augen zu oder wie geht dieses "Klimaschutz mit Augenmaß"?
In Tschechien sterben tonnenweise Fische.
In der Türkei werden Städte evakuiert.
Menschen kommen ums Leben.
Hat die Union die Augen zu oder wie geht dieses "Klimaschutz mit Augenmaß"?
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A coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens, Madrid, Paris and Sofia has uncovered a €700 million scheme of criminal networks flooding the EU with goods fraudulently imported from China, while evading custom duties and VAT
www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/new...
www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/new...
Investigation ‘Calypso’: EPPO strikes criminal networks flooding EU with fraudulent Chinese imports | European Public Prosecutor’s Office
www.eppo.europa.eu
June 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens, Madrid, Paris and Sofia has uncovered a €700 million scheme of criminal networks flooding the EU with goods fraudulently imported from China, while evading custom duties and VAT
www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/new...
www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/new...
Meanwhile in France...
"China has just pulled off the most remarkable solar installation boom in history.
Per data released by the energy regulator (NEA) on Monday, China added 197.9 GW of new solar capacity between January-May, a staggering 150% y/y increase."
triviumchina.com/2025/06/24/c...
Per data released by the energy regulator (NEA) on Monday, China added 197.9 GW of new solar capacity between January-May, a staggering 150% y/y increase."
triviumchina.com/2025/06/24/c...
China installs jaw-dropping 93 GW of new solar capacity in May – Trivium China
triviumchina.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Meanwhile in France...
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💪🏻 554 votes in favor!
Yesterday, we finally took the last step in the EU's ECT journey. With the inter-se agreement, fossil fuel investors will lose a major tool in their arsenal to threaten the EU and Member States taking climate measures affecting their energy investments.
Yesterday, we finally took the last step in the EU's ECT journey. With the inter-se agreement, fossil fuel investors will lose a major tool in their arsenal to threaten the EU and Member States taking climate measures affecting their energy investments.
June 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
💪🏻 554 votes in favor!
Yesterday, we finally took the last step in the EU's ECT journey. With the inter-se agreement, fossil fuel investors will lose a major tool in their arsenal to threaten the EU and Member States taking climate measures affecting their energy investments.
Yesterday, we finally took the last step in the EU's ECT journey. With the inter-se agreement, fossil fuel investors will lose a major tool in their arsenal to threaten the EU and Member States taking climate measures affecting their energy investments.
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Omnibus: Noun. Law that appears when legislators let their intrusive thoughts win. See "deregulation".
June 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Omnibus: Noun. Law that appears when legislators let their intrusive thoughts win. See "deregulation".
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As well as the title of the article, it says:
“But mining for nickel - an ingredient in electric vehicle batteries and in stainless steel”
You might think that EV batteries were the main source of demand.
In fact, stainless steel is responsible for 2/3 of nickel demand. Batteries? Less than 5%.
“But mining for nickel - an ingredient in electric vehicle batteries and in stainless steel”
You might think that EV batteries were the main source of demand.
In fact, stainless steel is responsible for 2/3 of nickel demand. Batteries? Less than 5%.
How a race for electric vehicles threatens a marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
www.bbc.com
June 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As well as the title of the article, it says:
“But mining for nickel - an ingredient in electric vehicle batteries and in stainless steel”
You might think that EV batteries were the main source of demand.
In fact, stainless steel is responsible for 2/3 of nickel demand. Batteries? Less than 5%.
“But mining for nickel - an ingredient in electric vehicle batteries and in stainless steel”
You might think that EV batteries were the main source of demand.
In fact, stainless steel is responsible for 2/3 of nickel demand. Batteries? Less than 5%.
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Not a helpful debate. If the EU is serious about clean industrial strategy, all tools need to be on the table.
Instead of clutching its pearls over production aid or Buy EU rules, the EU needs a sector-by-sector discussion on where and how they could be useful. on.ft.com/4k7mefL
Instead of clutching its pearls over production aid or Buy EU rules, the EU needs a sector-by-sector discussion on where and how they could be useful. on.ft.com/4k7mefL
Brussels split over state aid for clean tech production
Competition commissioner digs heels on allowing governments to subsidise green industry’s operating costs
on.ft.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Not a helpful debate. If the EU is serious about clean industrial strategy, all tools need to be on the table.
Instead of clutching its pearls over production aid or Buy EU rules, the EU needs a sector-by-sector discussion on where and how they could be useful. on.ft.com/4k7mefL
Instead of clutching its pearls over production aid or Buy EU rules, the EU needs a sector-by-sector discussion on where and how they could be useful. on.ft.com/4k7mefL