Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen is to develop the vision for future agricultural policy in the first 100 days of the new mandate. It is about the future of direct payments and the protection of farmers against unfair trade practices. Hansen will report directly to the Commission President.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen's new team has no fewer than five people entrusted with climate policy tasks – some of them are political heavyweights. They are all united by the clear directive to combine climate action and economic growth together.
By Lukas Knigge
So far, Kamala Harris has held back from making clear demands on sustainability policy. However, her political past at least indicates what the USA can expect under a Harris presidency.
By Redaktion Table
US security expert Jeffrey Stoff is known for his critical analysis of the Chinese scientific system. In his latest report, he collects case-based methods used in China to conceal military connections and exaggerate scientific achievements.
By Tim Gabel
In the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture, the committee makes proposals for a transformation of EU agricultural funding. Money to secure income should only go to farms that really need it.
By Julia Dahm
The reporting obligations for importers of emissions-intensive products continue to frustrate many companies. They complain about not being able to comply with the CBAM regulations and expect further tightening from Brussels.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government wants to prevent individual member states from being disadvantaged by new climate rules when setting up battery factories. The statement to the EU Commission is available exclusively to Table.Briefings. In it, Berlin also argues with competition from the USA and China.
By Manuel Berkel
The French police arrested Pavel Durov at the weekend. President Macron says this was not politically motivated. Nevertheless, the arrest of the Telegram founder is politically relevant.
By Corinna Visser
Table.Briefings has an exclusive key issues paper on the "company with tied assets" corporate form. But the dispute is inevitable: Conversion into profit-oriented companies in other EU countries is not restricted.
By Helene Bubrowski
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is concerned about the growing threat of Chinese cyberattacks against German institutions. In a detailed analysis of leaked data records, the Agency now describes the close links between the Chinese government and private hacking companies and hopes for much greater vigilance in Germany.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
