Environmental Policy
New electric car premium applies retroactively from year start
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The German government is introducing a new purchase premium for electric cars, retroactive for vehicles newly registered since the start of the year. Subsidies ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 euros will be available based on income and family status. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider views it as a boost for the domestic automotive industry.
The EU has agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The compromise delays a controversial measure by one year and accounts for economic pressures. The deal now requires formal approval.
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As world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the Philippines has fallen twelve places in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, highlighting weaknesses in renewable energy and policy. Despite low emissions, the country faces criticism for failing to integrate frontline communities into climate action. This raises questions about whether international promises translate into local justice.
Former President Donald Trump coined the term 'Green New Scam' during a 2023 rally to criticize climate initiatives. Since his second presidency began, the phrase has permeated official statements as part of a strategy to erode trust in climate action. Experts describe it as classic propaganda aimed at reshaping public perceptions.