Six years ago, the approval of glyphosate caused a fierce political dispute, and now the decision is due to be made again: Today, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue its assessment – and will probably certify that the herbicide is safe. Berlin politicians nevertheless want to ban its use.
By Charlotte Wirth
China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe's industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
The coalition in Berlin is having great difficulty agreeing on the 2024 budget. It would still have grants of €28 billion from the Corona reconstruction fund at its disposal. But the disbursement has failed so far because the federal government does not meet the formal requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission plans to present its long-awaited proposal for the de-regulation of genetic engineering law on Wednesday. The first draft leaked two weeks ago points to a radical realignment. Consumer advocates, agricultural producers, and SPD and Green agricultural politicians are alarmed.
By Annette Bruhns
The EU Commission will present a directive on soil health on Wednesday. But instead of limit values and binding targets, it is mainly about data collection and monitoring. Yet the Commission itself writes that soils are in poor condition and something must be done. However, it finds itself in a political quandary.
By Lukas Knigge
In the EU, the development of capacities for the production of batteries for electric cars is proceeding too slowly. As a result, exports to the United Kingdom will be subject to tariffs of ten percent from January. The industry association VDA is calling on the Commission to renegotiate the passage on rules of origin in the TCA free trade agreement with London.
By Markus Grabitz
Despite climate deniers propping up the government in Stockholm, experts are pleased with the Swedish EU Presidency on climate policy: Fair negotiations, successful legislation, and many proposals implemented. And if there were any doubts, Sweden voted against itself.
By Redaktion Table
Work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is progressing – in the Council and Parliament. But whether the result will actually be more media freedom remains to be seen. There is a sharp criticism of the Council's plans.
By Falk Steiner
The heads of state and government provide security assurances to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy but are divided on what these entail. Hungary and Poland provoke a dispute over the migration pact.
By Stephan Israel
BASF is now producing cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries in Schwarzheide, aiming to reduce the CO2 footprint of EVs, among other things. A project of strategic importance for the EU, as the European battery industry urgently needs to become more competitive.
By Leonie Düngefeld
