The Bild newspaper is running a campaign against more climate-friendly heating regulations. The EU Commission is fighting back. Why a gas heating ban from 2029 is still unlikely.
By Manuel Berkel
The explosion at the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, possibly as Russia's response to the Ukrainian counteroffensive, raises concerns about a potential accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Read on for a detailed analysis of the extent of the risks to the nuclear power plant and what could happen in the event of a catastrophe.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nitrous oxide is responsible for 36 percent of all agricultural emissions in the EU, most of which come from arable farming. In order to achieve the climate targets, these emissions must also be significantly reduced. The EU Commission is relying primarily on the CAP for this, but natural processes can hardly be replaced.
By Timo Landenberger
China wants to act as a mediator in Ukraine but continues to stand closely alongside Russia. In an interview with Michael Radunski, Chinese scholar Wang Zichen explains the reasons for China's stance and what the West could do to get China on its side. One possibility: resuming negotiations on the CAI investment agreement.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission wants to promote strategic raw materials projects with the Critical Raw Materials Act. But one essential aspect is missing: funding. Only this would give the legislative package real impact and give the European raw materials industry the necessary impetus, is the criticism.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The US pharmaceutical company Pfizer has renegotiated a contract from 2021 with the EU Commission. According to media reports, several hundred million euros in cancellation fees are at stake for Germany alone. The European Parliament wants to clarify the background. But instead of answers, Pfizer sends a catalog of questions.
By Eric Bonse
The war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates: the EU's financial framework is not designed to cope with all this. Nevertheless, the Commission is unlikely to ask the member states for a large additional payment. The sovereignty fund will thus not be a great success.
By Till Hoppe
The trilogue on the controversial building directive is set to begin next week. Now, Minister of Construction Klara Geywitz (SPD) is calling for changes to the already adopted position of the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
The Christian Democrats are calling for a regulatory break but are unable to prevail on the Supply Chain Act. The Liberals now hold the key to the next disputed issues. However, they don't want to be co-opted by the EPP and will decide on a case-by-case basis.
By Till Hoppe
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its report on the Due Diligence Act. It corresponds to the draft of the Legal Affairs Committee with only one exception: The directors' clause did not receive a majority. The negotiations with the Council that now lie ahead will be difficult.
By Leonie Düngefeld
