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Richard Howitt ist strategischer Berater für Unternehmensnachhaltigkeit und ein ehemaliger MEP (Labour) aus Großbritannien

Mandatory sustainability reports reduce costs for all

As the European Union debates the new draft directive on corporate sustainability reporting and associated sustainability standards, new evidence shows that the proposed legislation will save costs and improve competitiveness across Europe and for all businesses, writes ex-MEP Richard Howitt.

By Redaktion Table

Work program 2022: the EU Commission's plans

Less than a month after the State of the Union Address, the Commission presented its work program for 2022 to the plenary of the European Parliament. Among them are important projects in the areas of digital and the Green Deal.

By Redaktion Table

Energy prices: compromise at summit

The high energy prices will also occupy the heads of state and government at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. However, the draft conclusions indicate that the member states could at least agree on common formulations.

By Till Hoppe

AI Regulation: the biggest points of contention in the EP

The substantive work on the Commission's proposal for a regulation on artificial intelligence has not formally begun in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, it is already foreseeable on which points a compromise will be difficult. We highlight the most important points of contention.

By Jasmin Kohl

China-EU: cooperation potential on digital and green issues

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU has surveyed the mood of Chinese companies in Europe: they are generally confident about trade – but with reservations. They fear that planned EU regulations will have a negative impact on their business and are calling for fewer restrictions on 5G expansion.

By Amelie Richter