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CRMA: Commodity projects get priority

Yesterday, the Commission presented its draft for the Critical Raw Materials Act. Along the value chain, projects for 16 strategic raw materials are to be given top priority. Criticism has been levelled above all at the requirements for strengthening the circular economy.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Industrial emissions: dispute in Brussels and Berlin

The 27 EU environment ministers will meet today, Thursday, for the Environment Council in Brussels. The focus is on the revision of the directive on industrial emissions. On the eve of the Council, the German government has still not found a common position on this directive, which is important for Germany.

By Claire Stam

Media Freedom Act: criticism of legal form

It was clear from the outset that it would be controversial: The European Media Freedom Act (MFA) aims to address grievances in Europe's media landscape. There is criticism of many aspects – and from very different motives. The European Parliament's rapporteur wants to split up the project – but there is no majority for this in the Council.

By Falk Steiner

Miriam Saage-Maaß ist Legal Director beim ECCHR.

How effective is the French supply chain law?

The first lawsuit under the French supply chain law has failed. The ruling raises the question of whether the law and lawsuits can help prevent human rights violations and environmental damage at all.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Bernd Lange: 'Decoupling from China makes no sense for Europe'

The chairman of the European Parliament's Trade Committee criticizes Commission President von der Leyen for her course toward China. If the US wants to strengthen its own economic dominance, Europe must take a clear stance, the SPD politician demands in an interview with Eric Bonse.

By Eric Bonse