Given India’s sheer size, the European Commission was willing to make concessions it would not have accepted in other negotiations. Even so, most reactions to the free trade agreement have been positive.
Von János Allenbach-Ammann, Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge und Julia Dahm
Following further commitments by the European Commission, a majority in the Council for the agreement is now within reach. However, there is still a need for clarification on one point.
Von Julia Dahm
Soybeans have become a central flashpoint in the trade dispute between the United States and China. After the US government announced a deal with China, prices for soybeans in the United States and for rapeseed in Europe did actually recover. In reality, however, China never confirmed the agreement.
Von Steffen Bach
Citing the controversial concept of "temperature neutrality", New Zealand is significantly weakening its reduction target for methane emissions. Scientists warn of a dangerous precedent.
Von Marc Daalder
Algae still have a niche existence in Europe, but they could become a central component of a sustainable diet. In this interview, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costa Kadis explains why fears of contact need to be overcome, how a new toolkit is intended to support start-ups – and why Europe must not fall behind China or the USA when it comes to algae.
Von Merle Heusmann
The EU Commission is moving away from postponing the deadline for new rules against deforestation by one year across the board. In return, it is weakening reporting obligations for farmers and foresters, among others.
Von Julia Dahm
After no agreement was reached at the last meeting of EU Parliament negotiators, the wrangling over the first omnibus on EU supply chain legislation and sustainability reporting continues. Someone has to move, but it remains to be seen who.
Von Lukas Knigge
Forest conversion is to be the focus of natural climate protection in the future. In contrast, the targets for peatlands will be reduced. The climate action targets for the land sector will therefore not be met in 2030 and 2040. Whether there will be more money is uncertain.
Von Kai Schöneberg und Malte Kreutzfeldt
EU Environment Commissioner Roswall wants to postpone the anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) once again – allegedly just for technical reasons. The Commission is sending ambiguous signals as to whether substantive changes could follow.
Von Julia Dahm
The German states and industry representatives are calling for more rather than less funding for the Common Agricultural Policy, but the federal government is pushing for savings in the EU budget proposal. German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer can't stray too far from the government's line.
Von Julia Dahm
