To secure raw materials for important transformation technologies and reduce dependence on China, the German government and the EU are entering into strategic partnerships. However, their hoped-for success has yet to materialize: The pressure from the pandemic and war seems to be waning again, and low commodity prices are reducing the urgency to diversify.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, groundwater levels in Southern Europe are not fundamentally at risk. Although regions with long dry periods are more vulnerable, there is hope.
By Lukas Knigge
The criticism of the CO2 fleet limits for passenger cars from combustion engine experts in Karlsruhe is misleading, writes Sebastian Bock from Transport Environment in his opinion piece. It underestimates developments that are already taking place.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Minister for Transport Volker Wissing is calling for clarification in the legal text on EU type approval. The aim is to prevent 8.2 million older diesel vehicles in Germany alone from being "taken out of service".
By Markus Grabitz
The number of entries in the EU Transparency Register has risen significantly since the beginning of the year. In addition to the EU elections, there is another possible explanation.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU does not recognize the official result of the presidential election in Venezuela. Germany and other EU countries demand the publication of the election documents.
By Markus Grabitz
The BDEW is calling for an expansion of the permitted suppliers of blue hydrogen. According to information from Table.Briefings, the energy association therefore also approached the Federal Minister of Economics, Robert Habeck.
By Manuel Berkel
EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis expects EU member states to support the introduction of European tariffs on Chinese electric cars from November. The politician said this in an interview.
By Manuel Berkel
At the heart of Europe's digital strategy should be the creation of a robust, resilient digital architecture that responds to the needs of its citizens, write Catherine Mulligan and Martin Hullin.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Nitrate levels in groundwater are too high in the Belgian region of Flanders and in drinking water in France. Germany is not immune to fines for nitrate surpluses either. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture is still keeping a low profile.
By Henrike Schirmacher
