In his draft parliamentary position on the EU tariff reduction for US products, SPD MEP and trade rapporteur Bernd Lange wants to exclude steel-intensive products from the tariff reduction and include safeguards to prevent arbitrary action by the US government.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
In the debate over the reparations loan to Ukraine, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever has demanded more guarantees from the other member states, forcing the European Council and the Commission into another round of consultations.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
Russia's army is currently pursuing two main goals in Ukraine: the conquest of further territory in the Donbas and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Brazil’s proposal to save the rainforests, the TFFF investment fund, is to be managed by the World Bank. Critics describe the TFFF as incomplete and financially risky and are calling for improvements. Brazil defends its plans.
By Lukas Knigge
After a difficult visit to Donald Trump in Washington, the Ukrainian president can hope for a great deal of encouragement in Brussels. In view of China's export controls on rare earths, a discussion on countermeasures is also expected at the summit. The 2040 climate target is also on the agenda.
By Stephan Israel, Janos Allenbach-Ammann and Lukas Knigge
The Hamburg police are supporting the Fraunhofer Institute in the development of surveillance AI. It is using cameras from the Chinese manufacturer Hikvision for this purpose. The company has been criticized for its role in surveillance practices in China.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU Commission is moving away from postponing the deadline for new rules against deforestation by one year across the board. In return, it is weakening reporting obligations for farmers and foresters, among others.
By Julia Dahm
The EU environment ministers have set their priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference in November – without an NDC. The heads of state and government are to discuss this at the EU summit. The Commission also presented details for the adaptation of ETS 2.
By Lukas Knigge
Microsoft’s decision to discontinue support for Windows 10 will make millions of computers obsolete – and the mountains of electronic waste will continue to grow. Critics accuse the EU of not acting consistently.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A large share of the medicines prescribed in Germany are linked to Asian supply chains – from antibiotics to diabetes medication. This is particularly tricky: Even where India dominates as a producer, the crucial preliminary products often come from China.
By Julia Fiedler
