A whole series of legislative proposals are being put to a vote in Strasbourg this week that will be crucial in completing the Green Deal. The Net Zero Industry Act and the Pesticides Regulation in particular are considered important dossiers – albeit for different reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Party Conference of the Left at the weekend was characterized by a new beginning. The party executive managed to rally the delegates behind its draft and avoid open disputes. There is skepticism towards the lead candidate Carola Rackete.
By Vera Weidenbach
The Parliament 2024 working group meets for the last time on Wednesday. MEPs have developed reforms in five areas under the leadership of Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. An overview of the state of the debate.
By Markus Grabitz
At his meeting with US President Biden, Xi Jinping reiterated that Taiwan is the biggest and most dangerous problem in bilateral relations. US historian Meredith Oyen spoke with Michael Radunski about the mistakes the US has made – and how a détente in relations can still be achieved.
By Michael Radunski
The 3rd Plenum, an important meeting of the leadership focussed on the economy, is overdue. Xi Jinping apparently has to reconcile internal party ideas on reforms. This indicates that all is not as calm behind the scenes as it seems.
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Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.
By Christiane Kuehl
Two luxury cars, hundreds of thousands of euros in cash and various hard disks have been seized by EU investigators from suspected tax fraudsters. The suspects allegedly failed to declare goods from China correctly.
By Max Mustermann
One important outcome of the Xi-Biden summit is the pledge to cooperate more in the fight against illegal drug imports from China. So far, China did not seem to have consistently prevented exports. Evil rumors suggested revenge for the Opium Wars.
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Joe Biden has repeated that he considers Xi Jinping a dictator. This time, however, the outcry from Beijing was surprisingly quiet. Both presidents are genuinely interested in a rapprochement and support each other in difficult policy areas.
By Michael Radunski
The criticism of the EU regulation on synthetic fuels is substantial: Delegated acts of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) are rendering planned facilities in the EU economically unviable. Additionally, importation is nearly impossible.
By Markus Grabitz
