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Violations of European product safety regulations have multiplied, partly due to increasing Chinese imports from online retailers. The Commission is looking into centralizing the enforcement of consumer protection law.
By Marc Winkelmann
Europe's largest sustainability bank has left the financial sector's biggest climate initiative after it weakened its targets. Triodos argues that more rather than less climate action is needed.
By Caspar Dohmen
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 authors describe "Pravda" as a network of over 190 websites that spread Russian propaganda in various languages, with a focus on Moldova and the Baltic states.
By Frank Stier
The Commission is launching a consultation on the Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act – initially for an impact assessment. In it, it reveals a controversial plan for green procurement: sustainability criteria should also apply to private companies.
By Manuel Berkel
During the US moratorium on EU tariffs, the European states must negotiate as one, write Holger Bingmann and Oliver Wieck from the German representation of the International Chamber of Commerce in a guest article for Table.Briefings. At the same time, all trading partners should be invited to talks.
By Redaktion Table
While imports of Chinese EVs are declining, the number of Chinese hybrid cars entering the EU has increased sevenfold within a year. China has increased export volumes and lowered prices across various product categories. The figures demonstrate how complicated a joint approach between the EU and China could become.
By Marc Winkelmann
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
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe