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EU pollutant strategy: cep warns of double burdens

The EU's new pollutant strategy could lead to bureaucratic double regulation in environmental and climate protection and cause considerable cost burdens, the Center for European Policy (cep) warns in an analysis that will be published on Tuesday and was made available to Europe.Table in advance. The EU Commission should differentiate more precisely between the unattainable goal of a "pollution-free" and a "low-pollution" environment.

By Eric Bonse

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Digital policy fall (II): the EU Commission's plans

The dossier pipeline is full to bursting. Even if big issues such as DMA, DSA and AIA are already at an advanced stage of consultation – the Commission is working on further proposals for data markets, platform work, digital sovereignty and online law. The second part of the overview: What is yet to come.

By Jasmin Kohl

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Election check III: the Baerbock concept

With two weeks to go until the Bundestag elections, the parties are already preparing for lengthy exploratory talks. Europe.Table has examined European, climate and digital policy to identify lines of conflict and possible compromises. Today: the election program of Alliance 90/The Greens.

By Lukas Knigge

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Manufacturers call for more openness to e-fuels

Porsche and Siemens Energy want to test the use of e-fuels with a new production plant in Chile. But proponents of alternative fuels feel thwarted by EU fleet limits and energy taxation. They are calling for more openness to technology. Environmentalists disagree.

By Lukas Knigge

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Bias debate in AGRI vote

Yesterday, the Agriculture Committee confirmed the new multi-billion aid package for Europe's farmers. Some Committee members could also benefit from it. Therefore, accusations of bias were raised on the fringes of the vote.

By Timo Landenberger

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Hydrogen: two IPCEI projects take shape

Germany and other EU countries are providing massive funding for private-sector projects to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen. The first two IPCEI projects have now been submitted to the Commission, and more than 100 companies are involved.

By Till Hoppe

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TTC: Big Tech in focus, China as the elephant in the room

The date has been set: On September 29, representatives of the EU Commission and the US administration will meet to kick off the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council. Quick results are not to be expected – but the body could make more of the much-evoked community of values, especially in digital policy.

By Redaktion Table

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Digital policy: a fall of great projects

After the Commission, Parliament and governments had to practice the practical effects of previous digital policies due to the pandemic, the regulatory course is now to be set for the future: digital policy projects that could make progress under the Slovenian Council Presidency – Part 1 of our fall outlook.

By Jasmin Kohl

Annalena Baerbock: Interview zur China-Politik
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'China must be high on the political agenda'

Annalena Baerbock does not think it is a good idea for Germany to go it alone in China policy – because in her view, this weakens Europe's position. In this interview, she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The Green Party's top candidate answered the questions in writing. For more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election, click here.

By Amelie Richter

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Open flank: Supply Chain Act

The dispute over the controversial Supply Chain Act has been simmering within the Commission for months. Thousands of companies will be affected and are pressing for legal clarity – especially since there are already different national regulations. But a European solution is not in sight. Too many interests are at play.

By Charlotte Wirth