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European parties commit to rules for fair election campaigns

The pro-European parties submit to the code of conduct for fair elections. The declaration with 14 principles will be signed in the European Parliament on Tuesday (April 9). Among other things, AI-generated content is to be labeled.

By Markus Grabitz

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Report sharply criticizes new EU debt rules

At the beginning of February, the Council and Parliament agreed on new common debt ceilings. An investigation has now concluded that the rules hinder the EU's social and climate policy goals.

By Redaktion Table

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Green claims rules could harm carbon farming

Farmers who sequester CO2 emissions through carbon farming are supposed to earn money through voluntary certificate trading, according to the EU's intentions. However, regulations in the EU's Green Claims Directive could make this less attractive, according to voices from agriculture and science.

By Kai Moll

Feature

Le Maire, Habeck and Urso herald the renaissance of EU industrial policy

Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.

By Marc Winkelmann

Analyse

Standstill on fertilizer law: FDP makes demand, SPD sees urgent need for implementation

With the announced amendment to the fertilizer law, the German government averted horrendous fines for Brussels last year. However, instead of swiftly implementing the amendments to the fertilizer law – as promised to the EU Commission – differences within the traffic light party are delaying the legislative process.

By Merle Heusmann