The EU Commission wants to reduce Europe’s dependence on China. At the Berlin Global Dialogue, the president presented “RESourceEU,” a new program designed to secure raw materials and promote recycling.
By Corinna Visser
The struggle for a compromise on the sustainability omnibus continues. The Greens are taking a step towards the EPP, but are also hoping for concessions.
By Lukas Knigge
A Danish compromise draft provides for the 90% reduction target to be reviewed every two years and for other sectors to be relieved of emission reductions if forests or technologies do not have the planned CO₂-reducing effect.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is investigating whether ChatGPT falls under the Digital Services Act, as it may have more than 45 million monthly active users in the EU. It remains to be seen whether the service will be classified as a platform or a search engine.
By Corinna Visser
In the Commission’s preliminary opinion, the platforms do not grant scientists the access to data required by the Digital Services Act. The authority also criticizes the reporting procedure at Facebook and Instagram.
By Corinna Visser
This week, the EU member states want to vote on their position for COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Geneva in mid-November. Bans on flavorings and filter cigarettes are among the measures being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
With a clever pooling of resources, Europe could make an ambitious frontier AI initiative possible. But quick and decisive action is needed. The Apply AI Strategy is far too timid.
By Philip Fox
Algae still have a niche existence in Europe, but they could become a central component of a sustainable diet. In this interview, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costa Kadis explains why fears of contact need to be overcome, how a new toolkit is intended to support start-ups – and why Europe must not fall behind China or the USA when it comes to algae.
By Merle Heusmann
Belgium's concerns have prevented an agreement on the use of frozen assets. Despite this, Zelenskyy is calling for faster action. Meanwhile, talks on climate policy went better, although the most important decisions are still pending.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann, Stephan Israel and Lukas Knigge
In his draft parliamentary position on the EU tariff reduction for US products, SPD MEP and trade rapporteur Bernd Lange wants to exclude steel-intensive products from the tariff reduction and include safeguards to prevent arbitrary action by the US government.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
