The European Commission has presented an initial list of safe countries of origin and wants to bring forward the implementation of parts of the asylum and migration pact. Member states are to be able to apply the new accelerated procedure at the external borders before the pact comes into force next June.
By Stephan Israel
In order to reduce bureaucracy in the Common Agricultural Policy, the European Commission could relax requirements for organic farmers. Meanwhile, other planned measures are more likely to benefit the authorities.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission has presented a work program for the development of product-specific ecodesign specifications for the period up to 2030. The aim is to make products in the EU more sustainable, repairable and energy-efficient and thus promote the circular economy.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Violations of European product safety regulations have multiplied, partly due to increasing Chinese imports from online retailers. The Commission is looking into centralizing the enforcement of consumer protection law.
By Marc Winkelmann
Europe's largest sustainability bank has left the financial sector's biggest climate initiative after it weakened its targets. Triodos argues that more rather than less climate action is needed.
By Caspar Dohmen
German companies want to be "climate neutral" by 2050 at the latest. However, in order to sell their climate targets or individual products as "climate neutral", the majority rely on carbon credits, which are unsuitable for offsetting fossil emissions. Yet there would be sensible solutions.
By Anna Gauto
The authors describe "Pravda" as a network of over 190 websites that spread Russian propaganda in various languages, with a focus on Moldova and the Baltic states.
By Frank Stier
The Commission is launching a consultation on the Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act – initially for an impact assessment. In it, it reveals a controversial plan for green procurement: sustainability criteria should also apply to private companies.
By Manuel Berkel
During the US moratorium on EU tariffs, the European states must negotiate as one, write Holger Bingmann and Oliver Wieck from the German representation of the International Chamber of Commerce in a guest article for Table.Briefings. At the same time, all trading partners should be invited to talks.
By Redaktion Table
