Following feedback from Chinese car manufacturers and the correction of a calculation error, the Commission slightly adjusts the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Tesla benefits the most from this.
By Marc Winkelmann
Over the weekend, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced new funding rules for using biomass as an energy source. The industry demands a swift implementation, and conflicts over the use of renewable raw materials remain.
By Alex Veit
China is perceived as an environmental polluter. However, Raimund Bleischwitz writes that Germany can learn a lot from China when it comes to the circular economy. The two countries could also cooperate successfully in this area.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Cyprus has put forward a candidate for the future EU Commission. Costas Kadis was environment and agriculture minister, but has also held the education portfolio.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson is calling for more support for Ukraine's electricity supply. Companies could, for example, train installers for PV systems.
By Manuel Berkel
The political crisis in Bulgaria is deepening. A new parliamentary election has to be postponed and the formation of an interim cabinet is proving difficult.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is concerned about the growing threat of Chinese cyberattacks against German institutions. In a detailed analysis of leaked data records, the Agency now describes the close links between the Chinese government and private hacking companies and hopes for much greater vigilance in Germany.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The head of the EU representation in Malta has died at the age of 43 after a short illness.
By Marc Winkelmann
With the entry into force of the hard-fought EU renaturation law, EU member states now have two years to submit their national action plans.
By Redaktion Table
As part of its proceedings under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU Commission is demanding answers from Meta regarding the shutdown of the Crowdtangle analysis tool. The tool helped to identify false information and its distribution patterns.
By Marc Winkelmann
