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200 million older diesel cars could be "taken out of service" if the ECJ agrees with the Advocate General's opinion. The case involves two older diesel cars. The Duisburg Regional Court wanted to know how it should deal with the performance of the vehicles in emissions tests.
By Markus Grabitz
In Lithuania, the change at the top of the government has been completed. Gintautas Paluckas becomes the new Prime Minister. He is aiming for a coalition that is causing consternation at home and abroad.
By Redaktion Table
In October, the heads of state and government reaffirmed their willingness to further restrict Russia's ability to wage war. The Commission is now preparing steps.
By Redaktion Table
Contrails are at least as harmful to the climate as CO2 emissions from air traffic. Experts are therefore calling for more research, a monitoring system and pilot projects.
By Carsten Hübner
The upcoming inauguration of the US administration under Donald Trump and the Mercosur agreement were the focus of the meeting of trade ministers. A potential trade conflict could also have consequences for the negotiations of free trade agreements.
By Marc Winkelmann
China is both a partner and a competitor for Germany regarding the circular economy. As the motivations for more circularity are similar, there is potential for cooperation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Russia also issued a warning to the West with missile attacks on several targets in Ukraine on Thursday. A new type of missile system was likely used.
By Viktor Funk
The suspected sabotage of two data cables in the Baltic Sea shows that countries in the region have learned a lot since the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022. However, there is still a long way to go to reduce the risk of such attacks.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The lignite company Leag has made profits in recent years. However, instead of putting the money aside for the recultivation of the opencast mines, investor Daniel Křetínský appears to be diverting it to other companies.
By Alex Veit