Excessive bureaucracy and liability from product development to disposal: The proposals for the EU Supply Chain Law face sharp criticism in the agricultural sector. In reality, many more companies would be affected by this framework than by the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Moreover, the scope and liability areas of the EU directive are broader.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission proposes to allow the use of glyphosate in the European Union for a further period of ten years. However, it attaches restrictions to this decision and refers to the EFSA opinion from the summer.
By Claire Stam
What will become of Forza Italia? Following in Silvio Berlusconi's footsteps seems impossible. The party would have to renew itself, because its poll ratings are abysmal. But whether the new party leader Antonio Tajani is the right man for the job is questionable.
By Redaktion Table
Who started minimizing risks? China did, argues the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. The position paper of the business representative body complains that the will to cooperate with the European economy has reached a new low.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Fit for enlargement: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Parliament and parts of the German government are pushing for serious discussions on institutional changes. An expert report provides arguments in favor of this.
By Till Hoppe
Ukraine has filed a complaint against Poland, Slovakia and Hungary with the World Trade Organization in the dispute over imports of Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU. Poland is threatening consequences, and the EU is debating new routes.
By Claire Stam
The tenth session of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) will be held in Panama in November. The focus will be on stricter regulation of e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products. The EU is currently defining its negotiating position.
By Markus Grabitz
On Sept. 30, Slovaks will prematurely elect a new parliament. The previous political leadership in Bratislava stood firmly on the side of neighboring Ukraine. This could change in the event of a conceivable comeback by former Prime Minister Fico.
By Till Hoppe
The reform of the European electricity market is in danger of failing due to the industrial policy interests of France and Germany, warns the Eurelectric President and Eon CEO. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Leonhard Birnbaum talks about industrial electricity prices, capacity mechanisms and a lack of priorities in EU policy.
By Manuel Berkel
China is reacting angrily to the EU's threat of punitive tariffs on EVs. The move is pure protectionism and would have negative consequences for trade between China and Europe. In the EU, too, subsidies are flowing into the development of the EV industry.
By Felix Lee
