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A clean, healthy and diverse environment is the prerequisite for prosperity and well-being for everyone in Europe. Therefore, approximately 80 per cent of the environmental policies applicable in Germany are made by the EU Commission, the EU Parliament and the Council. Effective environmental protection also requires reasonable coordination of environmental with economic, transport and agricultural policies.
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Press Climate | 25.06.25

Germany cancels over 500,000 emission allowances

Germany is, for the first time, cancelling emission allowances from the European emissions trading system in order to secure the positive climate impact of the regulated phase-out of coal power.

Press Circular Economy | 17.06.25

EU Member States vote for more vehicle recycling and easier repairs

Strengthening the European automotive industry sustainably with a circular economy: This is the aim of the new EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation.

Nahaufnahme der Hände zeigt Mikroplastikabfälle, die mit dem Küstensand kontaminiert sind.
Press Europe | 17.12.24

EU Environment Council: microplastic releases into the environment to be re

The EU member states want to prevent and reduce the unintentional release of plastic pellets into the environment in future. To this end, they have adopted their joint position on the EU Commission's proposal.

Elektroauto beim Auftanken an einer Ladestation, im Hintergrund eine Solaranlage und Windkraft-Anlagen
Press Mobility | 13.11.24

Federal Cabinet adopts revision of the 38. BImSchV

To meet the greenhouse gas reduction quota, the mineral oil industry may only use CO2 reductions from renewable fuels and electricity in the next two years that were also achieved in the same year.

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Press International | 29.11.23

Germany at the Climate Change Conference

The 28th Climate Change Conference (COP28) takes place in Dubai under the presidency of the United Arab Emirates.

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Press International | 20.10.23

Federal Environment Ministry supports reconstruction in Ukraine

Minister Steffi Lemke takes part in international conference in Kyiv to support Ukraine in its recovery efforts and in tackling environmental issues.

Report Europe | 08.06.23

Advisory Board for Environment and Sport on CSDDD

The Advisory Board for Environment and Sport of the BMUV welcomes the planned reasonable duty of care for companies in the EU.

Press Mobility | 28.03.23

EU member states pave way for zero-emission cars from 2035

The new regulation of the CO2 fleet limits decided by the EU member states in Brussels is a great step forward for European climate protection.

Press Verbraucherschutz | 17.12.22

Repairability clearly visible on new EU energy label

The European Commission, in cooperation with the EU member states, has decided to introduce an EU energy label for smartphones and tablets. For the first time, the label will also feature a repairability index.

Wattenmeer in der Nordsee im Sonnenuntergang
Press Marine Conservation | 30.11.22

Improved protection of Wadden Sea World Heritage

At the end of the Wadden Sea Conference in Wilhelmshaven, a new integrated Wadden Sea plan was adopted and a trilaterally coordinated research program initiated.

Press Consumption and Products | 18.11.22

Smartphones and tablets will be easier to repair in future

With New Ecodesign requirements, manufacturers of certain product groups must now provide spare parts and repair information and ensure software updates.

Illustration einer Weltkugel mit Fokus auf Europa
Press Europe | 11.11.22

EU steps up level of ambition on climate action

During the COP27, the EU agreed on new climate protection targets for forests and soils by 2030.

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