German companies want to be "climate neutral" by 2050 at the latest. However, in order to sell their climate targets or individual products as "climate neutral", the majority rely on carbon credits, which are unsuitable for offsetting fossil emissions. Yet there would be sensible solutions.
By Anna Gauto
The EU has ambitious social goals. In the view of trade unionists, public procurement law would be an important lever for achieving these. However, reform is complicated.
By Alina Leimbach
At his first meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Marco Rubio denied that the USA was planning to leave the alliance. On the sidelines of the North Atlantic Council, however, he reiterated the demand that the member states should increase their defense spending to five percent.
By Stephan Israel
Agricultural and European politicians in the future governing coalition are divided over the future EU financial framework. For chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, the issue could become a walk on a tightrope.
By Julia Dahm
The implementation of sanctions against Russia has so far been the responsibility of the EU member states. The Commission is now apparently considering centralizing some tasks. It cites an agency of the US Treasury Department as a model.
By Manuel Berkel
Opinions differ between northern and southern Europeans when it comes to the ReArm Europe rearmament plan and additional military aid for Ukraine. This became clear at the EU summit in Brussels.
By Stephan Israel
German Chancellor Scholz and French President Macron assured Ukraine of their support following Trump's phone call with Putin. The announced suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure was a first step. However, the goal must be negotiations on a permanent ceasefire – with the participation of Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
A draft action plan for steel and metal sounded very protectionist. A new leak contains more open wording on export barriers for used metal, a raw material for the circular economy, and on steel imports.
By Alex Veit
Lower energy prices are the focus of the action plan for the metal and steel industry. The Commission intends to adopt the plan on Wednesday. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
In Moscow, Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, with reservations. In Washington, Donald Trump received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who praised the US President for his commitment to a peace solution.
By Viktor Funk
