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USA: billion-dollar bet on green hydrogen

The US government plans massive subsidies and tax benefits to build up a hydrogen industry. However, experts are skeptical: Crucial questions remain unanswered and the use of fossil fuels has also been considered "clean" so far. The details of the regulations are decisive.

By Redaktion Table

Budget controller: Commission to monitor NGOs more closely

The Commission should monitor NGOs that receive EU funds more strictly and report more transparently on their funding. This is demanded by a resolution that MEP Markus Pieper (CDU) will present at the next meeting of the Budgetary Control Committee. Opposition is already forming.

By Markus Grabitz

What's cooking in Brussels? The Blue Deal is coming

The issue of water is still a blind spot for most political and economic actors in Europe. Yesterday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) presented its plan for an EU water strategy: Water should be seen as a scarce resource that needs to be protected.

By Claire Stam

Middle East conflict: agreement at EU summit

Late yesterday evening, the EU states were able to agree on a joint summit declaration: They condemn Hamas' terror attack on Israel and call for ceasefires and protected corridors for safe aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip.

By Eric Bonse

Stellantis buys into EV manufacturer in China

After Volkswagen, Stellantis is now also buying into a Chinese EV manufacturer. The deal is also an admission by the traditional brand group that it cannot survive alone in the competitive market.

By Redaktion Table

CSA regulation: all groups against Johansson

On Wednesday, MEPs were still tough on Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson. On Thursday, the Parliamentarians presented their own position on the controversial proposal to combat depictions of sexual abuse of children. And it's a tough one.

By Falk Steiner