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Joint Research Center: What does the Commission's think tank do?

Little is known of the Joint Research Center's work. Yet the JRC spends almost half a billion annually on research and evidence-based policy advice. A strategic realignment is intended to create more awareness and influence. Research Commissioner Mariya Gabriel has now visited the institution.

By Tim Gabel

EU Commission wants to regulate ESG ratings

In June, the EU Commission plans to present a legislative proposal to regulate the market for sustainability ratings. The first blueprint could be the regulation for credit rating agencies.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Ukraine: agricultural market chaos as preview of EU accession?

Since June 2022, Ukraine has had "candidate country" status. After the end of the war, the country wants to become an EU member as soon as possible. But the chaos surrounding Ukrainian grain on European agricultural markets is dampening hopes of early accession.

By Timo Landenberger