The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine continues to have a severe impact on global food supplies. After the situation was recently mitigated, it now threatens to worsen again. Among them, the continuation of the naval blockade.
By Timo Landenberger
Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.
By Markus Grabitz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.
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The energy ministers plan to adopt the emergency package for the energy crisis on Nov. 24. For the next few years, they want to spare residential buildings from stricter renovation obligations to a great extent.
By Manuel Berkel
Natural carbon reservoir, renewable source of energy and raw materials, habitat for countless species: According to various EU laws, forests must fulfill a multitude of functions to save the climate. Are they able to do all of that? Experts have their doubts.
By Timo Landenberger
If the Commission's draft Clean Air Directive is implemented, driving bans are looming in many of Europe's inner cities and conurbations. The concept, which is available to Europe.Table, is set to be adopted by the Commission on Wednesday.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU and its member states want to be more strategic in securing critical raw materials. Few have an actual strategy, let alone concrete goals.
By Leonie Düngefeld
This Wednesday, Chancellor Scholz will travel to Paris in an attempt to improve strained Franco-German relations. However, the causes of the latest spat are not only found in differences in contents. Berlin observers also blame the German government.
By Till Hoppe
After massive criticism of the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco, a last-minute compromise now seems imminent. According to the compromise, the Chinese side would take a smaller share in the terminal and thus settle for minor influence. At the same time, Germany wants to push for a "European port initiative" to prevent China from playing European port locations off against each other.
By Redaktion Table
The head of the right-wing Fratelli d'Italia party has been sworn in as Prime Minister. She describes herself as pro-European and pro-Western – but is in coalition with the pro-Russian Salvini and Berlusconi. Meloni's first major challenges are the energy crisis and inflation.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
