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Pascal Durand ist CSRD-Berichterstatter im EU-Parlament.

Pascal Durand: 'No time for postponements'

For the period after 2024, the CSRD provides for new reporting obligations for companies. But the drafting of the corresponding standards is being delayed. French S D MEP Pascal Durand was rapporteur for the process. In an interview with Claire Stam and Leonie Düngefeld, he talks about infighting in the Commission and the goal of reducing reporting requirements in favor of competitiveness.

By Redaktion Table

E-fuels: EU erects trade barriers

Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.

By Markus Grabitz

Macron sends fatal signal to Taiwan

Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's request and announced that Europe would "follow neither the US nor China" on Taiwan, which the state media celebrated. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army followed up with a fierce maneuver: It practiced encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.

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French President Emmanuel Macron visits China

Europeans urge Xi to intervene in Ukraine

One visit, two styles: Macron and Xi woo each other. Von der Leyen seems less charming in comparison, but instead comes across as open and direct. The Head of the European Commission maintains the critical tone of her keynote speech during the visit to Beijing. However, Xi does not begrudge the two Europeans any public successes regarding discussions on Ukraine.

By Amelie Richter