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The EU wants to support exporting huge quantities of grain from Ukraine. The food is blocked by the Russian invasion but urgently needed on the world market. Time is pressing: The next harvest will begin in just a few weeks, and the challenges are great.
By Timo Landenberger
Europe's energy independence is also supposed to be financed by selling CO2 certificates from the reserve. Although this is only a small part of the REPowerEU investment, it is causing the most criticism because it could set a precedent.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission does not want to fully apply the stability rules for the euro until 2024. At the same time, it is putting off the controversial reform of the rules – and the risks are increasing.
By Eric Bonse
Berlin and Brussels want to include municipal waste incineration in emissions trading. The waste industry warns against solo efforts at national level and calls on the EU to conduct a thorough analysis of the possible consequences.
By Leonie Düngefeld