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Commission President von der Leyen announced a legislative proposal to finance weapons and ammunition for Ukraine from the EU budget in the future. As a guest, UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for cooperative dealings with China.
By Eric Bonse
Brussels is debating the pros and cons of carbon farming to achieve climate and environmental targets. Financing by means of certificate trading is particularly controversial. Meanwhile, a new study shows that regenerative agriculture is worthwhile. Even without certificates.
By Timo Landenberger
In Brussels, Chancellor Scholz insists on a proposal by the EU Commission on the use of e-fuels, the authority counters. Commission President von der Leyen now wants to intensify the negotiations.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission is supplementing the Green Deal legislation with two new directives: The Right to Repair is intended to promote the circular economy, and the Green Claims Directive is designed to provide greater clarity for consumers. Initial reactions are mixed.
By Corinna Visser
Today's meeting of heads of state and government is not expected to be entirely controversial – but the differences between President Macron and Chancellor Scholz are likely to come to light again.
By Till Hoppe