Many retailers will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing in the EU. This was agreed by the negotiators in the last trilogue of the Ecodesign Regulation. Consumer advocates complain that the rules for online stores are too lax and business associations that reporting obligations are too strict.
By Manuel Berkel
After the EU delegation canceled its trip to sign the Mercosur agreement, it continues to emphasize its willingness to talk. Following the inauguration of Argentina's new president, Brussels is hoping for an agreement. Minor changes should save Mercosur.
By Markus Grabitz
The anti-subsidy investigation into EVs made in China has been running since October 4. Even before the official start, there were indications of massive subsidies. The Commission will probably impose provisional duties by July 4 at the latest.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Court of Auditors has criticized the practice of public tenders: Competition in national, regional and local awards has decreased over the last ten years. The authorities are increasingly turning directly to companies.
By Max Mustermann
We must inspire voters with a vision of Europe, demands Christoph Bautz. The Campact board warns of a shift to the right in the European Parliament. This would be devastating for the ambitious environmental and climate policy of the Green Deal.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Wheat, maize, rapeseed, and other goods from Ukraine have not been allowed to be imported into Slovakia for domestic sale for some time. Now ten more products have been banned.
By Kira Huth
Amazon, Booking, Google Shopping, YouTube: The Federation of German Consumer Organizations complains that platforms and search engines do not sufficiently comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), for example in the area of dark patterns.
By Falk Steiner
The Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union (FRA) has looked into the phenomenon of hate speech in four language areas. Women are particularly often the target of verbal attacks.
By Falk Steiner
France's relationship with NATO has long been tense. This seems to be changing because Emmanuel Macron is shifting the military focus to Europe by withdrawing from Africa. However, some people in Paris are worried about the German turnaround.
By Gabriel Bub
