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 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
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
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
Only projects in countries with excellent conditions for the production of hydrogen from renewable energies were successful in the European Hydrogen Bank's first round of tenders in April. The chairmen of the hydrogen councils in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are calling for a reorientation of policy in their countries.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Tim Walz is little known in Europe. In terms of foreign policy, he opposes an isolationist course. He recently said that the rest of the world needs the USA.
By Redaktion Table
Kyiv can look forward to almost €4.2 billion from the Ukraine Facility. The Council released the money for the first time on Tuesday. It considers the required reforms to have been fulfilled.
By Alina Leimbach
