In brief | 26 November '24

Reuters: Germany's Scholz: disagree with EU fines for carmakers who miss CO2 limits

German chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday there should be no fines in the European Union for car companies that do not comply with carbon emission limits.

Bloomberg: EU sees little progress on deal with China to avoid EV tariffs

The European Union has only seen limited progress in recent weeks in negotiations with China over a comprehensive deal to replace tariffs on electric vehicles.

Bloomberg: EV battery maker calls for cheaper EU energy to counter China

The South Korean owner of the European Union’s largest factory of electric-vehicle batteries called on the bloc to reduce energy costs and grow the strategic industry amid stiff competition from China.

Montel News: Italy, Germany call for competitive energy pricing, green boost

Italy and Germany have reinforced their commitment to enhancing the EU’s competitiveness one year after signing a bilateral plan of action, signalling the need for competitive energy pricing and fostering green technologies.