The Federal Ministry of Economics is preparing proposals for financing the EU budget. According to the ministry's plans, a new tax could be levied on certain emissions in the energy sector.
By Manuel Berkel
After several weeks of examination, the Commission has announced its decision on Diederik Samsom's move to the gas group Gasunie. The former head of Timmermans' cabinet had not informed his former employer in a timely manner – and expressed his satisfaction on Thursday.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite sanctions, sensitive goods are still entering Russia. Estonia wants to stop this – and will now carry out stricter controls on travelers and carriers leaving the country.
By Lukas Knigge
The various bodies of the International Seabed Authority have met in Jamaica. The election of the new Secretary General, Leticia Carvalho, fuels the hopes of several states and NGOs that the authority will further delay the commercial extraction of raw materials from the seabed.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has disappeared after returning to Spain from exile for the inauguration of Salvador Illa as regional president of Catalonia. However, the election took place without him.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
In their coalition agreement, the traffic light coalition agreed to put more than 15 million EVs on German roads by 2030. However, since the environmental bonus was removed, sales have plummeted, and a market recovery is not in sight.
By Carsten Hübner
Thomas Koch counters the environmental organization T E's criticism of a statement by a consortium of researchers on the EU's CO2 fleet legislation. The Karlsruhe university lecturer also addresses the working methods of T E.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU Commission has published a document with frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The aim is to support companies in implementing the new requirements.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Mercosur free trade agreement is hugely important for the EU – but there are still many questions. Diplomats are hoping for new talks in September.
By Redaktion Table
Giorgia Meloni wants to make significant changes to Italy's electoral law. Some particularly controversial elements have now been removed from the table. However, the success of the reform is not a foregone conclusion.
By Almut Siefert
