The representatives of the EU Parliament have confirmed Christophe Hansen as EU Commissioner for Agriculture by a large majority. The Luxembourger wants to ensure that agricultural funds remain a separate item in the EU budget. However, he rejected new regulation on food and an agricultural ETS.
By Julia Dahm
South Korea has so far rebuffed the EU's request for more involvement in Ukraine. At the same time, Seoul is examining new possibilities for cooperation with Kyiv.
By Viktor Funk
Temperatures are rising as a result of climate change – with effects on the soil quality of fields. A study shows worrying data on toxic metals in the soil.
By Redaktion Table
Schengen is in serious danger, warns Valérie Hayer. Nothing less than freedom of movement and prosperity are at stake as a result of border controls, writes the Chairwoman of the Renew Group in the European Parliament in today's Opinion.
By Redaktion Table
The EU fleet limit values have been the subject of heated debate for some time. Now follows an initiative from France.
By Redaktion Table
The Commissioner-designate for Trade secured the support of Parliament with a confident appearance. In the coming years, he intends to defend the interests of the European economy, in particular through the use of trade defense instruments.
By Marc Winkelmann
The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: although the link between climate and species protection was emphasized, a conclusion failed due to the issue that will also dominate COP29: Finance. Europe was also on the side of the blockers.
By Bernhard Pötter
Better cooperation with the EU is a priority for the new Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte – also in view of a possible comeback of Donald Trump as US President.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Gubad Ibadoghlu is actually due to travel to Strasbourg in December for the Sakharov Prize award ceremony. However, the Azerbaijani economist and government critic is under house arrest in Baku and has a life-threatening illness. The COP29 could bring movement to his case.
By Redaktion Table
