International shipping is one of the biggest polluters. In order for the industry to get on the 1.5-degree path, concrete emission reduction targets are needed – as early as 2030 and 2040, as Anaïs Rios writes in this Opinion. Germany must lobby for this in the EU.
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The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine puts Europe's openness, diversity, freedom, solidarity and ownership to the test. In the debate on how to deal with Russian citizens and Russian culture, the EU should not fall into black-and-white rhetoric. Instead, it must emphasize its pluralistic culture, write André Wilkens and Paweł Zerka in their position paper.
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SPD MEP Maria Noichl is outraged by the EPP's blockade of EU nature conservation policy. In today's Opinion, she accuses Manfred Weber and his party friends of putting the brakes on numerous progress issues.
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He became one of the leading experts on agricultural issues in the European Parliament. Now, Éric Andrieu (S D), an MEP from the south of France, has decided to "turn over a new leaf". The politician, who represents the Grand Sud-Ouest constituency in France, will no longer run in the European elections.
By Claire Stam
The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act lacks a clear vision. The deadlines and also the execution are implausible, says André Loesekrug-Pietri. In this opinion, the Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) lists three pillars that would make it work.
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On April 24, it will have been exactly one year since Emmanuel Macron was re-elected. The passing of the pension reform law without parliamentary approval has increased unrest in France. The question arises regarding the constitutional limits of French institutions.
By Claire Stam
Since the adoption of the new agreement between Belgrade and Pristina at the end of February, the success of the intensified diplomatic initiative of the EU and the US to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina has been unclear. Even the verbal agreement on the implementation annex on March 18 could not change this, writes Marina Vulović of the SWP.
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The next plenary session in Strasbourg begins on Monday. The basic pillars of the Fit for 55 package will be put to the parliamentarians for a vote on Tuesday. No big bangs are expected, which means it is time for a look at the oval ball that has invaded the corridors of the Parliament.
By Claire Stam
At least half of all greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the extraction and processing of resources. A circular economy can limit consumption – a decisive but often overlooked lever in climate action and nature protection. At their meeting in Japan, the G7 environment ministers are working to change that.
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