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Geywitz wants to improve building directive

The trilogue on the controversial building directive is set to begin next week. Now, Minister of Construction Klara Geywitz (SPD) is calling for changes to the already adopted position of the member states.

By Manuel Berkel

US banks feel headwind

Despite concessions to foreign banks, the Chinese market is difficult to conquer, even for large international financial services providers like JPMorgan. Apart from the economic situation in China and political campaigns, tensions between Washington and Beijing threaten to escalate further.

By Jörn Petring

EPP seeks majorities for regulatory break

The Christian Democrats are calling for a regulatory break but are unable to prevail on the Supply Chain Act. The Liberals now hold the key to the next disputed issues. However, they don't want to be co-opted by the EPP and will decide on a case-by-case basis.

By Till Hoppe

Due diligence: Parliament ready for negotiations

Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its report on the Due Diligence Act. It corresponds to the draft of the Legal Affairs Committee with only one exception: The directors' clause did not receive a majority. The negotiations with the Council that now lie ahead will be difficult.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Aktivisten protestieren gegen Volkswagens Engagement in der chinesischen Region Xinjiang

Potential VW audit in Xinjiang

The involvement of the Volkswagen Group in Xinjiang raises so many questions that major investors have become skeptical. The investment company Deka has since removed Volkswagen stocks from its sustainability program as "no longer investable." As Table.Media has learned, investors expect an independent audit firm to inspect the plant soon.

By Marcel Grzanna

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USA: How the EPA implements the government's climate program

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has become the main arm of President Biden's climate program. The EPA decides over funding and legal requirements as part of the $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe spoke with Table.Media.

By Bernhard Pötter

Schmutzige Kohle vor blauem Himmel - Chinas Probleme bei der Erfassung der Emissionsdaten liegen auch an der weitverbreiteten Kohlenutzung.

Experts speculate about China's true CO2 emissions

As the world's largest emitter of CO2, China has trouble tracking its own emissions: The authorities only insufficiently publish data. The government wants to address the problem, but faces massive challenges. Is the country emitting less than previously believed?

By Nico Beckert

Europe for anti-Putin summit in Chişinău

Forty-seven heads of state and government are expected in Moldova's capital today for the second European Political Community summit, originally an idea of Emmanuel Macron. The new format is also an anti-Putin summit. Whether that will suffice as a bracket, in the long run, remains to be seen.

By Stephan Israel

Researchers warn against EU ban on animal testing

A European citizens' initiative calls for the general abolition of animal testing. Following a hearing in Parliament, the EU Commission must now react. Science organizations warn of severe consequences for biomedical research.

By Markus Weisskopf

Till Hoppe, Corinna Visser

TTC: Blinken sees convergence on China policy

The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.

By Till Hoppe