The final trilogue for the highly controversial regulation on nature restoration is expected to take place on Thursday. Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera will lead the negotiations.
By Claire Stam
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has adopted its report on the Packaging Regulation, and the plenary is due to vote in November. It is uncertain whether the trilogue negotiations will be concluded before the European elections. The German government wants to address issues such as reusable systems now.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The conflicts in the Middle East also have a digital component. Europe is not directly involved – but could be affected at any time. This is because European companies and even government agencies are focusing heavily on cyber security "Made in Israel."
By Falk Steiner
During her European conference, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock elaborated on her vision for a step-by-step expansion process. Meanwhile, her Ukrainian counterpart warned of potential frustrations in the accession process.
By Manuel Berkel
Shortly before the start of a pilot project aimed at enhancing product sustainability, resistance is growing. Many companies are unprepared for the introduction of a product passport, and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) fears overregulation and bureaucratic burdens.
By Eric Bonse
At the AI Safety Summit in the UK, the EU and 28 countries signed a joint declaration to jointly develop rules for particularly powerful AI systems. China and Saudi Arabia are also among the signatories.
By Corinna Visser
Green Party politician Sergey Lagodinsky calls for an education offensive to prevent anti-Semitism, a critical look at the role of religious communities – and the strengthening of German intelligence services. Damir Frasu and Franziska Klemenz spoke with him.
By Redaktion Table
The Buildings Directive has been significantly softened. But the consequences for homeowners will not be known until after the next trialogue. In any case, the construction industry is already worrying about how the issue can be kept out of the Bundestag election campaign.
By Manuel Berkel
The French government aligns the promotion of electromobility more closely with environmental and industrial policy criteria. To this end, it tightens the environmental bonus and favors low-income households. Both new regulations disadvantage Chinese EVs.
By Carsten Hübner
The Digital Services Act is in force – at least for the Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). Until now, the Network Enforcement Act applied to them in Germany, which is now history – and the German Digital Services Act is still a long time coming.
By Falk Steiner
