The European Parliament takes stock almost three years after Brexit. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between Brussels and London has reduced the expected economic damage. There is a need for expansion in foreign and security policy.
By Markus Grabitz
The countdown is on for the release of an audit report on human rights standards at the Volkswagen factory in Xinjiang. Much is at stake for the corporation, the auditing firm and investors, particularly their credibility.
By Marcel Grzanna
German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Meloni present themselves as a dream couple at the joint government consultations in Berlin. But despite all the euphoria, the evening is rather sober. The joint action plan mainly contains declarations of intent.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament has rejected the European Commission's proposal on the sustainable use of plant protection products. This means that one of the key texts of the Green Deal is politically dead just months before the end of the legislative period.
By Claire Stam
A Table.Media exclusive: Shortly before COP28, Greenpeace presents a mid-term review of the German government's climate policy: Aside from partial successes, there have been delays and setbacks. Given Germany's national budget crisis, the organization calls for a levy-financed 100 billion special budget for the climate and the future.
By Bernhard Pötter
The largest overhaul in the company's history was meant to give Chinese tech giant Alibaba a fresh start. However, the comprehensive realignment is now being completely reconsidered, causing dismay among investors.
By Jörn Petring
Who receives green hydrogen for what? This is also determined by new EU quotas for industry and transport under the Renewable Energy Directive. Transposition into German law is one of the industry's main concerns.
By Manuel Berkel
Today, Wednesday, the EU Parliament and member states will continue to negotiate the Due Diligence Act at a political level. Sensitive issues such as the inclusion of the financial sector and the obligation to climate transition plans are unlikely to be discussed, let alone resolved.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The planned accession of Ukraine poses enormous challenges for the Union. It needs to reinvent itself – but it is unclear how. MEPs want, among other things, a direct election of the head of the Commission. The member states have other priorities.
By Eric Bonse
A manufacturer of AI robots is to be sold to a company with connections to China. This is reminiscent of the acquisition of the German robotics company Kuka and could therefore fall under foreign trade law. It remains unclear whether public order is at risk.
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