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Mercosur countries: Germany and EU back Latin America

Latin America is becoming an increasingly important strategic partner for the EU. Lithium and other critical raw materials are at stake. Germany is also trying to secure its advantage. Chancellor Scholz pushes for the rapid conclusion of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

AI Act: new opportunity for compromise

On Wednesday, the shadow rapporteurs on the AI Act will meet. They finally need to agree on important points so that they can negotiate the dossier with the Council before the end of the year. Expectations are mixed.

By Corinna Visser

Commission wants combustion engine phase out for buses

A leak on CO2 fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles reveals that the Commission wants to leave the 2025 standards untouched. Starting in 2030, they are to be tightened in five-year increments and extended to all types of heavy commercial vehicles.

By Markus Grabitz