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Draft report on the CRA: no hurry after all

The EU Parliament's rapporteur for the Cyber Resilience Act, Nicola Danti, has sent a first draft report to the shadow rapporteurs. In particular, Danti wants to make changes to the timetable, the mandatory update period, the responsible bodies, and open-source software compared to the Commission's draft.

By Falk Steiner

EU increases renewables target to 42.5 percent

The EU institutions have agreed on higher renewables targets and a permanent acceleration of planning. France, on the other hand, largely failed with its push to have nuclear energy counted as renewable.

By Manuel Berkel

Von der Leyen shows clear lines toward Beijing

In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.

By Amelie Richter

Schloss Meseberg Klausurtagung des Bundeskabinetts Aktuell,05.03.2023 Schloss Meseberg, Ursula von der Leyen Praesidentin der Europaeischen Kommission im Portrait bei den Presseunterrichtung mit dem Bundeskanzler im Anschluss an den Besuch der Kommissionspraesidentin bei der Bundeskabinettsitzung auf Schloss Meseberg Meseberg Brandenburg Deutschland *** Meseberg Castle closed meeting of the Federal Cabinet Current,05 03 2023 Meseberg Castle, Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission in portrait at the press briefing with the Chancellor following the visit of the Commission President at the Federal Cabinet meeting at Meseberg Castle Meseberg Brandenburg Germany

Von der Leyen shows clear lines toward Beijing

In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.

By Amelie Richter

Crash test dummies: EU laws for men only

Women are significantly more likely to be injured in road accidents, a fact that has been known since the 1960s. However, EU legislation still does not require vehicles to be tested using female crash test dummies. The EU Transport Committee is now calling on the Commission to take responsibility.

By Charlotte Wirth

Germany's migration offensive meets criticism

Germany needs more immigration – because there is plenty of work available. However, the plans presented yesterday by the federal government are not only met with joy by European neighbors. Berlin is also playing its own game in this regard.

By Falk Steiner

MH17 Prozess am IGH in Den Haag The start of the proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which Ukraine is accusing the Russian Federation or violating the terms of The International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. This includes the support of Russian rebels in East Ukraine, the shooting down of flight MH17 and the seizing of the territory by military force. Phil Nijhuis / Hollandse Hoogte PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY 63750683

MH17 Process at ICJ in the Hague The Start of The proceedings in The International Court of Justice ICJ in Which Ukraine IS Accusing The Russian Federation or violating The terms of The International Convention for The Suppression of The Financing of Terrorism This includes The Support of Russian Rebels in East Ukraine The Shooting Down of Flight MH17 and The seizing of The Territory by Military Force Phil Nijhuis Hollandse Hoogte PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY 63750683

UN submits climate policy to International Court of Justice

What obligations do states have to protect the climate? And what consequences do polluters face? With the support of the UN General Assembly, Vanuatu is now taking these questions to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This could fuel the climate negotiations – or block everything.

By Bernhard Pötter

24.03.2023 Stau auf Autobahn A5 Richtung Frankfurt Höhe Flughafen Rhein Main wegen liegengebliebenem LKW nach Reifenschaden auf der rechten Fahrspur Frankfurt / Main Hessen Deutschland *** 24 03 2023 traffic jam on freeway A5 direction Frankfurt near airport Rhein Main because of broken down truck after puncture on the right lane Frankfurt Main Hesse Germany

Germany revises its climate policy

Germany's governing parties, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have restructured Germany's climate policy with numerous new regulations and adjustments. After long negotiations and months of dispute – especially on buildings and transport – the party leaders agreed on various points on Tuesday.

By Bernhard Pötter