Shortly before the vote on the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament, there is little to suggest that the EPP is prepared to compromise. The Commission's proposal to deregulate the law on genetic engineering is unlikely to change this – even though it accommodates the Christian Democrats.
By Claire Stam
Six years ago, the approval of glyphosate caused a fierce political dispute, and now the decision is due to be made again: Today, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue its assessment – and will probably certify that the herbicide is safe. Berlin politicians nevertheless want to ban its use.
By Charlotte Wirth
China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe's industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.
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