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EU plans lithium agreement with Serbia

The European industry has been looking for suppliers of lithium all over the world for years and is in fierce competition with China. Now a deal is to be struck with Serbia.

By Redaktion Table

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Wolfgang Bücherl – For the Commission in southern Germany

As head of the EU Commission's regional representation, Wolfgang Bücherl has an eye on the regional characteristics of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg – and their relations with neighboring countries. He takes a critical view of border controls.

By Redaktion Table

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen is seen at a press conference after the second day of the EU - CELAC Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribenos - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summit, in Brussels, Tuesday 18 July 2023. The EU-CELAC summits bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean heads of state and government to strengthen relations between these regions. **** BELGIUM ONLY **** PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBELxFRAxNED JONASxROOSENS 70769005


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Second Von der Leyen coalition in place before election

The EPP, S D and Renew are largely in agreement on forming an informal coalition to support a second Von der Leyen Commission: The content, personnel, composition, and distribution of committee chairs have largely been negotiated. This is seen as an assurance that Ursula von der Leyen will get a majority in parliament today.

By Till Hoppe

Feature

EU Ombudswoman O'Reilly: Accountability obligations must keep pace

In an interview with Silke Wettach, European Ombudswoman Emily O'Reilly urges the EU Commission to be more transparent. Because the Brussels authority increasingly sees itself as a geopolitical player, it is becoming a challenge to keep up with accountability.

By Silke Wettach

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DMA: TikTok remains gatekeeper

TikTok has lost its lawsuit against its designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The General Court of the European Union has dismissed the case.

By Corinna Visser

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Germany sees record decline in ETS emissions

Since the introduction of European emissions trading, plant emissions covered by it have never fallen so sharply in Germany. However, the reasons are not all positive.

By Lukas Knigge

Opinion

An adapted cohesion policy is indispensable

The EU has many tasks but little money: Ahead of the negotiations on the future EU financial framework, structural policy is therefore taking center stage. A strong but adapted cohesion policy is indispensable, argues Thomas Schwab, an economist at the Bertelsmann Stiftung.

By Redaktion Table

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Serbia clears the way for extensive lithium production

One of Europe's largest lithium reserves is said to be located in western Serbia – now the government has given the green light for extraction. According to media reports, Scholz is due to travel to Serbia on Friday.

By Redaktion Table