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Sánchez reconfirmed as prime minister in Spain

Pedro Sánchez has been reconfirmed as Prime Minister of Spain for another four years. The socialist secured the necessary votes by making controversial concessions to separatist parties.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

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EU companies hope for relaxation and clarity on data transfer

Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.

By Christiane Kuehl

08.05.2023 Hamm, NRW, Gelände Gaskraftwerk von Trianel in Hamm, PK. Das von der Stadtwerke-Kooperation Trianel entwickelte Wasserstoffzentrum Hamm hat mit der Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG DSW21 einen weiteren Partner gewonnen. DSW21 werden sich mit 20 Prozent an dem von Trianel und den Stadtwerken Hamm initiierten Elektrolyseur-Projekt beteiligen. Mit dem Beitritt von DSW21 werden insgesamt vier kommunale Unternehmen am Wasserstoffzentrum Hamm beteiligt sein. Stadtwerke Hamm, Stadtwerke Bochum, DSW21 und Trianel. *** 08 05 2023 Hamm, NRW, site of Trianels gas-fired power plant in Hamm, PK The Hamm Hydrogen Center, developed by the municipal utility cooperation Trianel, has gained another partner in the form of Dortmunds Stadtwerke AG DSW21 D
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Massive criticism of EU regulation on synthetic fuels

The criticism of the EU regulation on synthetic fuels is substantial: Delegated acts of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) are rendering planned facilities in the EU economically unviable. Additionally, importation is nearly impossible.

By Markus Grabitz

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Yeny Rodríguez Junco – for the right to a healthy environment

The 36-year-old lawyer Yeny Rodríguez Junco works for the non-governmental organization AIDA in the Colombian capital Bogotá to protect the environment and indigenous communities suffering from environmental damage.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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DSA: State media authorities rush to Breton's aid

EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton needs concrete cases to be able to initiate proceedings against the largest operators under the DSA. The authorities from Germany, of all places, who could come away empty-handed in the German tussle over responsibilities, are providing him with most of them.

By Falk Steiner

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Borrell and von der Leyen travel to the Middle East

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and Ursula von der Leyen are traveling to the Middle East. The Commission President will first meet Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, her spokesperson announced.

By Stephan Israel

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New sanctions package targets oil supplies and diamonds

The EU member states will discuss a new sanctions package against Russia for the first time on Friday. The proposal was submitted to them on Wednesday, according to the EU's External Action Service. The measures should be implemented by the end of the year if possible.

By Redaktion Table