If the EU proposal on the Green Claims Directive is not tightened up in the negotiations, climate labels that mislead consumers could remain permitted. This is the result of a new study on food labeling.
By Julia Dahm
According to a report by the EU Court of Auditors, the EU countries' strategic plans for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are not in line with the objectives of the Green Deal. However, the auditors do not believe that the CAP should be more centralized in Brussels again.
By Julia Dahm
From 2025, EU legislation on organic farming will also apply to food imports from third countries. While the President of IFOAM Organics Europe, Jan Plagge, is calling for an extension of the transition period, Fairtrade says that resources are now needed above all to support producers and inspection bodies in the transition.
By Merle Heusmann
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on the Environment will have a particularly large say in the hearings of the new Commissioners, if the chairman of the Conference of Committee Chairs has his way.
By Marc Winkelmann
Austrian Finance Minister Magnus Brunner is to take over the explosive migration dossier in the new Commission. The popular ÖVP politician has so far not stood out for his striking positions but is considered to be compromise-oriented.
By Silke Wettach
The right-wing populists in Austria are celebrating the best day in the party's history. The party is benefiting from the dissatisfaction among the population. However, it is questionable whether the FPÖ will govern.
By Redaktion Table
The increasingly right-wing populist course of Andrej Babiš' opposition party ANO has been successful. Head of government Petr Fiala reacts with a cabinet reshuffle.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
The industry ministers agree with Mario Draghi's analysis. "The time to act is now", they say after the Competitiveness Council. However, when it comes to concrete steps, the ministers manage no more than a minimum consensus.
By Marc Winkelmann
A new network aims to strengthen the influence of women on global climate policy. In addition to female politicians, top female managers from large companies are also taking part in order to increase the pressure to implement the Paris climate targets.
By Amelie Guenther
