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EPP seeks majorities for regulatory break

The Christian Democrats are calling for a regulatory break but are unable to prevail on the Supply Chain Act. The Liberals now hold the key to the next disputed issues. However, they don't want to be co-opted by the EPP and will decide on a case-by-case basis.

By Till Hoppe

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Due diligence: Parliament ready for negotiations

Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its report on the Due Diligence Act. It corresponds to the draft of the Legal Affairs Committee with only one exception: The directors' clause did not receive a majority. The negotiations with the Council that now lie ahead will be difficult.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Researchers warn against EU ban on animal testing

A European citizens' initiative calls for the general abolition of animal testing. Following a hearing in Parliament, the EU Commission must now react. Science organizations warn of severe consequences for biomedical research.

By Markus Weisskopf

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Europe for anti-Putin summit in Chişinău

Forty-seven heads of state and government are expected in Moldova's capital today for the second European Political Community summit, originally an idea of Emmanuel Macron. The new format is also an anti-Putin summit. Whether that will suffice as a bracket, in the long run, remains to be seen.

By Stephan Israel

Till Hoppe, Corinna Visser
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TTC: Blinken sees convergence on China policy

The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.

By Till Hoppe