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Fertilizer strategy: Between environmental protection and food security

Due to the continuing high prices and food shortages on the global market, the debate about the supply of fertilizers is not slowing down. The EU Parliament is demanding far-reaching measures from the Commission. Environmentalists warn that climate targets could be jeopardized.

By Timo Landenberger

Feature

Food waste: Test run for citizen participation in legislation

The EU Commission is revising the Waste Framework Directive in the food and textiles sectors. It plans to present a draft in early June. For the first time, the consultation process will also include recommendations from a citizens' panel – a result of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Opinion

What's cooking in Brussels? Iranian hour in the European Parliament

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, is expected in Brussels. He is following the invitation of MEP Charlie Weimer (ECR), who will use the occasion to give a speech in the European Parliament. Iranian exiles in Europe are far from pleased with Pahlavi's visit.

By Claire Stam

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Opinion

Whither EU fiscal rulemaking?

Budgetary discipline is central to the stability of the euro and the financial and macroeconomic stability of the EU. The EU Commission's draft for reforming the EU's economic governance framework should actually be a coherent set of rules for this. However, the Commission's new proposals unfortunately fall well short of expectations.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Breton's path to the gigabit society

The goal is clear: The communications infrastructure in Europe must now be prepared for the applications of the future. To this end, Commissioner Breton has presented the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and a recommendation and initiated a consultation process. There is already criticism.

By Corinna Visser