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Reconstruction fund: Germany leaves €28 billion unused

The coalition in Berlin is having great difficulty agreeing on the 2024 budget. It would still have grants of €28 billion from the Corona reconstruction fund at its disposal. But the disbursement has failed so far because the federal government does not meet the formal requirements.

By Markus Grabitz

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New genetic engineering: opponents warn against Commission plans

The EU Commission plans to present its long-awaited proposal for the de-regulation of genetic engineering law on Wednesday. The first draft leaked two weeks ago points to a radical realignment. Consumer advocates, agricultural producers, and SPD and Green agricultural politicians are alarmed.

By Annette Bruhns