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
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
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
The government of Namibia has approved a German hydrogen project. In addition, many other project developers are pursuing the production of green hydrogen. The new energy carrier could spark tremendous growth in Africa.
By Redaktion Table
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
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
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
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
President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
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
