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The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation has been in force since January. It is intended to ensure that importers fulfill their due diligence obligations and control their supply chains. But the regulation has crucial weaknesses.
By Charlotte Wirth
The Federal Ministry of Economics has published the conditions for the microelectronics funding program – and Minister Altmaier sees a high need for investment. But the short-term problems remain.
By Falk Steiner
The EU Commission is working on a new version of the EU climate aid guidelines. The new rules are to apply from January 2022 and are causing concern in the energy-intensive German industry. Now the German government has reacted and addressed the concerns in its statement. The House of Economics Minister Peter Altmaier sees a considerable need for clarification.
By Timo Landenberger
Prague is looking forward wistfully to the departure of the German chancellor, who has personal ties to the neighboring country. Above all, the Czechs will miss Merkel's influence in Brussels. Her successor should therefore be as similar as possible to Angela Merkel.
By Redaktion Table