The news of Liz Truss' appointment as the new British prime minister has been met with concern in Brussels. So far, the EU has not had good experiences with the conservative Tory politician, who often references Margaret Thatcher.
By Eric Bonse
The Nature Restoration Law and, in particular, the pesticide regulation are among the most controversial projects to be negotiated. Above all, German farmers see their livelihoods threatened by these plans. In addition, the Commission intends to present a legal framework for the certification of carbon sinks in November. Trilogues have begun for the LULUCF Regulation.
By Timo Landenberger
Beijing no longer allows its solvent middle class to leave the country. Vacations abroad have thus become a distant dream for the Chinese – the once most popular destinations are already feeling the effects.
By Redaktion Table
Italy scrutinizes Chinese investments comparatively strictly. Several Chinese projects have been stopped in recent years. After the parliamentary elections on September 25, however, this trend could intensify significantly. This is because the favored right-wing populist alliance around Giorgia Meloni opposes close ties with China.
By Amelie Richter
VDA President Hildegard Müller analyzes the impacts of the new geopolitical risks. There must be no turning away from globalization, she warns in an interview with Lukas Scheid and Markus Grabitz. And she warns the EU Commission to go overboard on the cost for consumers of the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
In recent years, China has built more wind turbines than any other country. But the turbines are slowly reaching the end of their life-cycle. They are either dismantled or replaced by new turbines, which poses a huge recycling problem for China. So far, there is no adequate recycling system for the rotor blades.
By Nico Beckert
Germany's automotive industry must diversify and reduce its dependence on China, says Hildegard Mueller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in an interview with Europe.Table. However, she believes that China should not be isolated, despite all the caution. "That would be naive – and fatal, both politically and economically." The interview was conducted by Markus Grabitz and Lukas Scheid.
By Redaktion Table
The Czech presidency has set itself the goal of advancing both the green and the digital transformation. It will have until the end of the year to do so. Part 1 of our summary of the digital projects for the fall of 2022.
By Redaktion Table
With the trilogues on ETS reform and the introduction of CBAM, two fundamental parts of the Fit for 55 package will enter the final negotiations this fall – and possibly be finalized. But until then, numerous conflict lines need to be sorted out. And then there's COP27.
By Lukas Knigge
Elections in the European Parliament are not due until 2024. But the European parties are already beginning to prepare for the occasion. In Brussels, it is considered certain that at least the Christian Democrats and Socialists will again nominate top candidates. The EPP candidates will be particularly interesting, as there could be two prominent female candidates.
By Markus Grabitz
