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EU Parliament puts brakes on extended free trade with Ukraine

The EU Parliament has voted in favor of more protective measures for Ukrainian agricultural imports. This has delayed an agreement with the Council and Commission. However, the deadline for extending trade liberalization will soon expire.

By Julia Dahm

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AI Act: Parliament approves

The European Parliament has cleared the way. With the AI Act, the EU is establishing a comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Office is already being set up.

By Corinna Visser

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Florian Bieberbach – contributes municipal experience in Brussels

Florian Bieberbach represents 1,500 European municipal utilities at the EU in Brussels. The Chairman of the Management Board of Münchner Stadtwerke does not want to arrange backroom deals but rather straighten out unworldly regulations

By Redaktion Table

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EU states agree on five billion package for Ukraine

The ambassadors of the EU member states are likely to agree today to increase the defense fund for Ukraine by €5 billion. Germany and France had recently blocked the funds.

By Stephan Israel

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Climate action contracts: much praise and some open questions

After a lengthy coordination process, Germany has launched the first auction procedure in Europe for so-called climate action contracts. They are intended to assist industry in transitioning to CO2 neutrality. However, the novel process is not yet fully matured.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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Climate risks: EU Commission wants clarity on responsibilities

Climate change is more than evident in droughts, floods, forest fires and heatwaves. Who is responsible for making Europe more resilient in the most diverse areas is often not regulated. The EU Commission now wants to change this.

By Lukas Knigge