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Scholz pledges help for Moldova's EU accession

Germany wants to support Moldova in its efforts to join the EU. During a state visit, Scholz also appealed to the country's population to get involved in the accession process.

By Redaktion Table

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Ukraine joins International Criminal Court

Ukraine is taking another step on the road to the EU. Parliament has now ratified the Rome Statute of the Criminal Court. However, with restrictions.

By Redaktion Table

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Russian gas: What the EU still needs to do to phase out

The European Union wants to become independent of Russian gas by 2027. A renowned think tank is convinced that the member states will not have to wait that long. But there are still uncertainties – and Hungary is blocking progress.

By Manuel Berkel

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UN Plastics Treaty: US to support reduction of plastic production

After previously relying primarily on plastic recycling, the US government has made a U-turn. Now, according to one observer, it is up to the European Union to toughen its stance. Oil-producing countries have so far slowed down the negotiations.

By Nicolas Heronymus

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Road transport: Industry calls for e-fuel quota for existing vehicles

In a position paper on the implementation of the EU Renewable Energies Directive, the German Association of the Automotive Industry calls for more ambition in climate protection. This also includes e-fuels for 40 million existing vehicles with combustion engines.

By Lukas Knigge

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Europe puts its chips on the table in ‘Silicon Saxony’ 

Construction work on Europe's largest chip factory in Dresden began on Tuesday with a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. On the same day, the Commission approved the German government's subsidies of five billion euros for the project.

By Hauke Reimer