A new report identifies ten key circular technologies for the transformation of the emission-intensive steel, cement and chemical industries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
On Tuesday, EU member states approved the simplification of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). But this is only the beginning of a much broader debate about how the climate instrument actually works. Criticism of CBAM's potential to create trade barriers is growing.
By Lukas Knigge
In the negotiations on the supply chain law (CSDDD) and corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD), it is still unclear which demands will prevail. The EU Ombudsman is also investigating whether the European Commission has complied with the Better Regulation Guidelines.
By Marc Winkelmann
During a speech in Berlin, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested using the loss of confidence in the US to strengthen the international role of the euro. If the EU acts wisely, this could become a "global euro moment."
By Redaktion Table
The AI Act has not even been fully implemented and the Commission is already holding out the prospect of changes. They could become part of the planned digital omnibus.
By Corinna Visser
The online retailer Shein is accused of breaching European consumer law with fake discounts and deceptive product labels. The Commission has given the company one month to respond. This is a new accusation by the Commission against Asian online retailers.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU has committed 44 oil and gas companies to develop geological CO₂ storage facilities by 2030. This is intended to drive forward emissions reduction and CO₂ removal. The NGO Clean Air Task Force calls this a "milestone."
By Nico Beckert
The added value of the European Labor Authority (ELA) is manageable. This is stated in the evaluation of the authority presented by the Commission. There are calls for more competencies.
By Okan Bellikli
