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Meloni creates space for herself in the political center

After five months in office, Giorgia Meloni is demonstrating leadership. With no serious competition inside or outside her coalition, the Italian Prime Minister can also play an important role in the 2024 European elections – and thus presents the European Christian Democrats with a choice of direction.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

Planned EU soil protection law causes a stir

Europe's soils are in bad shape. This affects food production, water supply, biodiversity and the climate. The EU Commission wants to take countermeasures with a new directive to protect soil health. Long overdue, say environmental associations. Farmers are protesting.

By Timo Landenberger