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September 19th, 2025

Biomass package: Higher October tender possible after EU approval

The European Commission has approved the German government's biomass package under state aid law. Apparently just in time for the upcoming October tender.

By Julia Dahm

News | NDC

September 19th, 2025

Environmental Council: NDC will be between 66.25% and 72.5%

The final decision on the EU nationally determined contribution will not be made until after the summit of EU heads of state and government in October. On Thursday, the environment ministers only agreed on a statement of intent on the EU NDC for 2035.

By Lukas Knigge

News | Middle East

September 19th, 2025

Bundeswehr: Amnesty calls for halt to purchases from Israeli arms companies

In view of the Israeli army's invasion of Gaza City, the human rights organization is calling for an end to trade with Israel, which supports violations of international law.

By Markus Bickel

News | NIS-2

September 19th, 2025

NIS-2: Federal Court of Auditors sharply criticizes exception by federal administration

The Federal Audit Office has issued a harsh verdict on the federal government's NIS-2 bill.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

News | Arctic

September 19th, 2025

Arctic route: China tests strategic new shipping route to Europe

On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.

By Fabian Peltsch

Ursula von der Leyen trifft die Chefs der Spitzenverbände der deutschen Wirtschaft.

News | Competitiveness

September 19th, 2025

Von der Leyen: Business should put its weight behind the competition agenda

The EU Commission President is calling on business associations in Berlin to stand up for her competition agenda. The BDI, BDA, DIHK and the skilled crafts sector should campaign for the omnibus packages in the Council and European Parliament.

By Till Hoppe

News | Electricity price zone

September 19th, 2025

Electricity price zone: Serious accusations against grid operator study

According to electricity grid operators, dividing up the German electricity price zone has only minor advantages but high costs. The European regulatory agency ACER now vehemently disagrees with the companies' calculations.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Sustainability reporting

September 19th, 2025

Sustainability reporting: What the EFRAG candidates are up to

The committee that sets the criteria for corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) is looking for a new chair. Above all, candidates emphasize their desire to seek dialogue with the business community.

By Marc Winkelmann

News | Customs duties

September 18th, 2025

Imports: USA more dependent on EU than China

A study by IW Cologne shows that the USA is more dependent on imports from the EU than from China. According to the authors of the study, a more confident stance would have been possible in the tariff negotiations with the USA.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Defense

September 18th, 2025

Xiangshan Forum: China insists on strength

At the Xiangshan Security Forum, China warns of a divided world and a "rule of the jungle." At the same time, Defense Minister Dong Jun underlines China's claim to Taiwan.

By Leonardo Pape