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In the latest issue and special edition of the journal “Recht der Umwelt” (RdU), five of our Attorneys-at-Law and Associates contribute a total of four articles. Additionally, Sophie Rimser authors the News Radar section of the “Zeitschrift der Verwaltungsgerichtsbarkeit” (ZVG).

1. EU Nature Restoration Regulation: milestone or own goal?

Xaver Meusburger and Thomas Baumgartner

The EU Nature Restoration Regulation (word of the year 2024), which gained notoriety in the spring as the Nature Restoration Act due to its legally questionable origins, is still awaited with great skepticism. While some speak of a milestone in nature conservation, others fear that the effects of the regulation will have serious disadvantages for the economy and supply security. But what is this piece of legislation actually about and can it create opportunities that need to be seized?

2. Energy storage in facility law – a “blind spot” in the energy transition?

Wilhelm Bergthaler and Caroline Weiß – (special edition of RdU)

No energy transition without energy storage! Despite their crucial role in transforming the energy sector, energy storage systems still lack a dedicated facility law and a well-established regulatory framework that adequately addresses the specific characteristics of various technologies. Instead, regulations are scattered across multiple levels and legal domains, with little apparent coherence at first glance. This raises the question: Have energy storage systems been overlooked in legal frameworks designed for the expansion of renewable energies, which primarily focus on energy producers? Are they a “blind spot” in the energy transition? An analysis of the various regulatory complexes, as presented in this article, reveals that there are useful starting points for a privileged licensing regime for energy storage – to accelerate the transformation process – in current law, albeit with room for improvement. At the same time, key criteria emerge that could guide future legal developments.

3. Trump II and the embellished” environmental protection

Wilhelm Bergthaler

A hairstyle is often the most striking feature of the head it sits on, skillfully concealing areas of bare nothingness. It is no coincidence that we speak of “embellished” balance sheets (German: “frisierte”), which obscure unpleasant economic realities.

4. Sustainability and civil law – who pays for the sins of the world?

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Patrick Bohn

Patrick Bohn provides a summary of the 24th Corporate Law Day held on November 14th, 2024, by the Walter Haslinger Private Foundation.

5. News Radar ZVG – Journal of Administrative Jurisdiction

Sophie Rimser

In the News Radar, renowned experts provide an overview of the latest developments in legislation, case law, and legal practice. Sophie Rimser contributed to the latest issue of ZVG.

 

9. January 2025

 
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