The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The European Union wants to continue its training mission for the police in Mali, Eucap, and thus remain in contact with the West African coup government. The mandate of the last EU mission in the Sahel is due to expire in January, but Brussels has agreed to continue despite France's skepticism. That's a good thing, says Ulf Laessing.
By David Renke
The decision on the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, has been postponed until Wednesday. MEPs are still not satisfied with the answers to questions submitted later. Abortion and vaccination are controversial topics.
By Manuel Berkel
Contrary to announcements, the Social Democrats in Lithuania want to form a government with Nemunas' populist party Dawn. The party leader has repeatedly attracted attention for his anti-Semitic statements. There is sharp international criticism.
By Redaktion Table
COP29 will once again make little progress in the agrifood sector this year. This is the prediction of the NGO Germanwatch, which is calling for clear targets to be set for financing the transformation of global food systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By Kira Huth
After the hype, disillusionment has returned to the hydrogen economy. At a meeting of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, companies and analysts blame the recent slump on too little funding and green electricity but also admit to their own naivety.
By Manuel Berkel
The AI Act is in force and the deadlines are in place. However, Germany still has to implement some measures that will now be delayed. There is not only the threat of infringement proceedings, but also the danger of missing the boat.
By Corinna Visser
Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of systematically spying on him. He speaks of a "Hungarian Watergate."
By Redaktion Table
In a letter to the EU Commission, the trade and foreign ministers of eight northern and eastern European countries demand that the EU further increase import tariffs on as many Russian products as possible.
By Marc Winkelmann
A European investigation shows that Temu is violating consumer law with a number of practices. The Commission, Germany and other countries are calling on Temu to improve consumer protection.
By Corinna Visser
