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Product liability and AI: Commission working on new rules

The Product Liability Directive has been in force since 1985. Since then, the product landscape has changed significantly, especially due to digitalization. It is questionable whether the directive still offers sufficient legal certainty and consumer protection in the age of intelligent and AI-based products and services. The Commission wants to tighten things up.

By Eugenie Ankowitsch

Martin Häusling ist Europaabgeordneter der Grünen und Schattenberichterstatter seiner Fraktion für die GAP-Reform.

CAP: now it's up to the member states

The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is anything but a success story, writes Martin Haeusling. Now it is up to the member states to implement a fairer and greener agricultural policy via their strategic plans. However, the Greens' CAP shadow rapporteur in the EU Parliament expects a race for the softest environmental requirements.

By Redaktion Table

Social taxonomy: Is a new dispute looming?

In February, a group of experts convened at the request of the EU Commission will present its final report on the social categorization of economic activities. The goal: to provide guidance for investors on sustainable financial products. Like the green taxonomy, the project is fraught with conflict.

By Redaktion Table

Lithium mining in Saxony: silence in Zinnwald

Lithium mining in Europe is a cornerstone of climate targets. In the Ore Mountains, mining is scheduled to begin in 2025. However, after a charm offensive in past years, the project has become conspicuously quiet.

By Redaktion Table