The German car manufacturer BMW is facing allegations in connection with a supplier, the Moroccan raw materials group Managem, and its cobalt mine.
By Leonie Düngefeld
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet for direct talks on Wednesday in San Francisco on the sidelines of the Apec summit. According to experts, the hope that Europe could play a mediating role between the two powers is misplaced.
By Redaktion Table
The Council and the European Parliament have agreed on the EU's annual budget for 2024.
By Redaktion Table
This Monday, representatives of states are meeting in Kenya's capital Nairobi for the third of five rounds of negotiations on a draft UN plastics agreement.
By Redaktion Table
The planned reform of the almost 50-year-old Federal Forest Act, also intended to improve the protection of forests against increasing climate stress, is getting underway. A draft bill is now in the early stages of coordination within the government.
By Redaktion Table
In order to form a government in Spain, the Socialists (PSOE) of caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have also reached a controversial agreement with the second of the two separatist parties from Catalonia.
By Redaktion Table
According to an expert assessment, the German agreement on industrial electricity must be approved by the EU Commission under state aid law. The reason is only a minimal change.
By Manuel Berkel
Apple is facing a setback in its long-running tax dispute with the EU Commission. At issue is an additional payment of €13 billion in Ireland.
By Redaktion Table
With a clear majority of 481 votes in favor, 31 against and 71 abstentions, the plenary of the European Parliament adopted the Data Act on Thursday.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament has voted on the position of the Environment Committee on the Euro 7 emissions standard. The compromise, supported by the EPP, Renew, and ECR, received a majority. The trilogue can now begin.
By Redaktion Table
