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EVs from China: discussion about protective tariffs

The EU Commission is discussing measures to address potential dumping imports from China through tariffs. There is significant concern, particularly in France, about the competition. Chinese manufacturers offer unbeatable prices and have made significant technological advancements.

By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk

Commission wants digital euro as legal tender

The proposal for the digital euro will officially be released at the end of the month. However, the draft that is already circulating indicates that the EU Commission largely aligns with the ECB's vision of a digital payment currency. The initial reactions are mixed.

By Corinna Visser

Eine denkwürdige Sitzung: Der ENVI-Vorsitzende Pascal Canfin (Renew) bei der Abstimmung (Screenshot).

Renaturation: ENVI vote postponed

The vote on the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) was eagerly anticipated. Due to time constraints, the final vote had to be postponed until June 27. However, a complete rejection of the proposal, as demanded by the EPP, did not receive a majority. Now, it's up to the member states to take action.

By Claire Stam

NATO meeting: consolation instead of membership for Ukraine?

How will NATO address Ukraine's demand for swift membership? This is also a matter of concern for the defense ministers of the alliance during their preparatory meeting in Brussels. However, the membership question is not the only unresolved issue ahead of the summit in Vilnius.

By Stephan Israel

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Climate target 2040: Europe is fit for 95

The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.

By Lukas Knigge

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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

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

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