There is scientific opposition to the court's assessment that "thermal windows" in older diesel cars are illegal defeat devices. Thus, the authors of the study by the Scientific Society for Automotive and Engine Technology (WKM) doubt that owners have a claim for compensation from manufacturers.
By Markus Grabitz
Simultaneously with the plenary vote in the European Parliament on the deregulation of new breeding techniques, the Belgian EU Council Presidency initiates a new attempt to find consensus among the member states.
By Julia Dahm
As the latest concession to farmers, the EU Commission is withdrawing its controversial proposal for pesticide reduction (SUR). The project was already at a standstill, but the retreat carries significant symbolic weight and paves the way for a new proposal after the elections.
By Julia Dahm
The federal government has agreed on a restructuring of the power supply. However, in doing so, it overlooks the new European legal acceleration option in the amended Electricity Market Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
The Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on amendments to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Today, Parliament will vote on it. Additionally, the Commission is investigating whether further revisions are necessary.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU countries' vote on the temporary exemption from fallow land requirements within the Common Agricultural Policy has been postponed by two days. Changes have been made to align the measure with eco-schemes.
By Julia Dahm
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has proposed a concept for a consumption tax on animal products. With this proposal for the animal welfare levy, Cem Özdemir could run into European legal problems.
By Merle Heusmann
Latvian Member of the European Parliament Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked for the Russian secret service for many years. Baltic MEPs explain how Ždanoka benefited the Kremlin – and strongly caution against similar cases.
By Markus Timpel
The environmental policy expert and medical doctor Peter Liese has been chosen as the lead candidate for the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU in the European elections. Other well-known names follow in promising positions.
By Manuel Berkel
