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In a night session, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission agreed on the basic pillars of a new regulation against global deforestation. The trilogue result is an important signal ahead of the World Nature Conference but requires some compromises that are likely to have an aftermath.
By Timo Landenberger
At the Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, the EU demonstrates that it is finally taking the geopolitical importance of the region seriously. In addition to a new commitment to the enlargement perspective for the six countries, there are also concrete initiatives to bind the Western Balkans more strongly to the EU.
By Stephan Israel
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life.
By Markus Grabitz
This week, the UN Biodiversity Conference begins in Montréal. The meeting is expected to be a major game-changer in environmental protection. But the negotiations are taking place at a difficult time. The hurdles are high and some positions are far apart.
By Timo Landenberger