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Packaging Regulation: Parliament votes in November

The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has adopted its report on the Packaging Regulation, and the plenary is due to vote in November. It is uncertain whether the trilogue negotiations will be concluded before the European elections. The German government wants to address issues such as reusable systems now.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Bergbau

Union puts pressure on mining law reform

According to the Federal Ministry of Economics' response to a minor question from the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, little progress has been made so far in modernizing mining law. Jens Spahn, Deputy Leader of the parliamentary group, is calling for clear measures.

By Leonie Düngefeld