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Russia sanctions: Council takes new approach

The EU member states today received a new compromise proposal from the Commission on the 11th sanctions package. Sanctions against third countries that serve as hubs for circumvention deals with Russia are to be possible only as a last resort. This also takes account of German concerns.

By Till Hoppe

Pesticide regulation and genetic engineering

In the dispute over the nature conservation package, Green Deal Commissioner Timmermans threatened the EU Parliament with a counter-blockade: he would withdraw the proposals for a recast of the EU genetic engineering law if no agreement was reached on the issue of pesticides. Environmental and consumer protectionists now fear deterioration on both sides.

By Timo Landenberger

ESG ratings: strict requirements for providers

Today, the EU Commission is presenting its draft regulation to regulate the market for ESG ratings. Rating providers are to be subject to strict requirements in the future in order to guarantee the transparency and independence of sustainability ratings. Table.Media has taken a preliminary look at the draft to present you with an overview of the planned specifications.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Alexander Gabujew ist Direktor des Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. Seine Forschung konzentriert sich auf die russische Außenpolitik, den Krieg in der Ukraine und die chinesisch-russischen Beziehungen.

Gabuev: 'China provides Western leaders like Scholz a cheap cover'

Alexander Gabuev knows the relationship between China and Russia better than most. In conversation with Michael Radunski, the expert talks about China's arms supplies to Russia, China's stance on Ukraine – and explains how dangerous the partnership between Beijing and Moscow can yet become for the West.

By Michael Radunski

Rules for AI: Everyone wants to have a say

From the AI Act to the Hiroshima AI Process, many countries around the world are currently discussing rules for AI. Many also see the need for international coordination. What is being worked on in concrete terms? An overview.

By Corinna Visser

Spain's left forms alliance against the right

Ahead of the new elections in Spain, 16 left-wing parties have formed an alliance. Together, they want to prevent the right-wing Vox from taking part in the government. But this is not the end of the dispute in the left-wing camp.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

Bernhard Pötter, Lukas Scheid (1)

EU in line with Emirates: CCS as solution

Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the carbon capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.

By Lukas Knigge

Majority of member states fail to meet recycling targets

According to the EU Commission's early warning report, 18 member states are expected to miss the recycling targets set for 2025. This makes it all the more important that the planned packaging regulation will have a real impact on the market. However, the disposables lobby is trying to water down the plans – with success.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Rocky start at new ethics body

The EU Commission has presented its long-awaited proposal for an ethics authority. The goal: common ethical standards for all EU institutions. But because sanctions are missing, there is a dispute with the European Parliament – and that could cause further delays.

By Eric Bonse