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A number of ecologists have criticized the EU Commission's proposal for a renewed authorization of the controversial herbicide. They say that the protection of biodiversity is being given far too short a shrift in many EU member states. In Germany, however, the restrictions attached to a renewed glyphosate approval are already being implemented.
By Henrike Schirmacher
In the Polish election campaign, the ruling party PIS and even more right-wing groups such as Konfederacja are vying for voters' favor with resentment against Germany and Ukraine. Above all, voters over 60 are to be addressed. It is suspected that Russia is also behind mostly anonymous posts on social media.
By Redaktion Table
The formation of a government in Spain is entering the next round: The leader of the People's Party failed in two attempts to be elected prime minister, and now it is the turn of Socialist Pedro Sánchez. The separatists are demanding a high price for their support.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
It is not good news for the EU: The nationalist Robert Fico, who wants to deliver "no more cartridges to Ukraine," wins the parliamentary elections in Slovakia. Whether he can become head of government for the fourth time is unclear. The liberals want to prevent him.
By Redaktion Table