Olaf Scholz considered it one of his greatest successes as finance minister. But it is unlikely to impact the current chancellor's coffers much: Minimum taxation rules will apply in EU member states from Jan. 1, 2024. Scholz's successor, Christian Lindner, is still mulling over exactly how these will be implemented. And it is not only Germany's path that is problematic.
By Falk Steiner
Claims about the environmental compatibility of products are often false or misleading. With a directive, the EU Commission now declares war on greenwashing. Initial reactions to the leaked draft for "green claims" are positive – only the industry fears contradictions.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Chinese Special Administrative Region was hit even harder by the pandemic than the People's Republic. Now the financial metropolis seeks to make a comeback. But that will not be easy.
By Redaktion Table
Although the Chinese are once again allowed to leave the country for their vacations, the People's Republic continues to deny tourist visas to foreigners. The chaos at home is supposed to fall under the radar of global perception.
By Fabian Peltsch
Technically, importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold in the EU have to fulfill special due diligence requirements. A first inspection report now reveals that most companies do not comply with the requirements.
By Redaktion Table
Biodiversity and farm-to-fork strategies: Several EU action plans aim at a green transformation of agriculture. Time is pressing. However, translating these plans into concrete measures and laws is still a long way off.
By Timo Landenberger
Around the International Green Week, the dispute over biofuels in Germany is picking up. Agriculture and industry associations view e-fuels as an important part of the transition in the transport sector. Environmental NGOs, on the other hand, criticize their use. An overview of the debates surrounding bioenergy. Will they remain niche?
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Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.
By Redaktion Table
In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.
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More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.
By Alexandra Endres
