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Agriculture Council: Özdemir calls for EU protein strategy

Together with several of his counterparts, Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir is calling on the EU Commission to finally present the long-announced protein strategy. While the Green Minister emphasizes above all the independence of animal feed, other countries take offence at the promotion of plant-based foods.

By Julia Dahm

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong – New head of the Loss and Damage Fund

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong took over the management of the Loss and Damage Fund at the beginning of November. The experienced development banker already has in-depth specialist knowledge. His special language skills should also open a few doors for him at the World Climate Conference.

By Redaktion Table

EU budget 2025: Member states give in

The EU budget for the coming year has been finalized. Almost €200 billion can be planned in 2025. This was agreed by negotiators from the EU Parliament and the Member States on Saturday night. There will be more funding for civil protection in particular.

By Redaktion Table

Paolo Gentiloni

Autumn forecast: Germany’s growth brings up the rear

According to the EU's new autumn forecast, the economy of the community of states is set to recover noticeably in 2026. However, according to the forecast, Germany will bring up the rear in terms of growth over the next two years.

By Redaktion Table

Gas flow to Austria reduced by 15 percent

Gazprom suspended gas deliveries to the Austrian company on Saturday due to a legal dispute with OMV. Overall, however, the flows only fell slightly. Ursula von der Leyen said that Russia's President Putin was once again using energy as a weapon.

By Manuel Berkel

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Pfizergate: Trial has begun

The oral hearing on the publication of text messages in the coronavirus vaccine purchase scandal has begun at the European General Court. A decision is expected in a few months.

By Redaktion Table

Meta

Market power abuse: Meta to pay a fine of €798 million

The Commission accuses Meta of linking its classified ad service Facebook Marketplace with its social network in such a way that competitors suffer unfair disadvantages as a result. The fine will be paid into the EU budget.

By Corinna Visser