Perpetual chemicals: Companies develop alternatives
The chemical lobby is fighting a possible EU ban on toxic perpetuating chemicals (PFAS). Companies in all sectors are already working on new processes and alternatives.
By Anna Gauto
The chemical lobby is fighting a possible EU ban on toxic perpetuating chemicals (PFAS). Companies in all sectors are already working on new processes and alternatives.
By Anna Gauto
Donald Trump wants to hold China accountable for supplying fentanyl precursors to Mexico. Ten percent import duties will apply from day one of his presidency. Whether this surcharge is already part of the sweeping 60 percent Trump announced remains unclear.
By Marcel Grzanna
Sweden wants the freighter "Yi Peng 3" to return to Swedish waters. However, due to maritime law, the country has no legal authority to enforce this.
By Amelie Richter
After 15 years, the Tibetan environmental activist Karma Samdrup has been released from Chinese custody. Human rights organizations describe the accusations against him as fabricated.
By Marcel Grzanna
The majority of the Greens/EFA group are still undecided as to whether they are in favor of or against Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission. A parliamentary group meeting did not produce a clear decision.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission is inviting interested parties to submit comments on Corning's commitments. These are intended to address competition concerns arising from exclusive supply agreements in connection with security glass for smartphones.
By Corinna Visser
In a surprise move, the pro-Russian right-wing extremist Calin Georgescu has entered the run-off election for the presidency of NATO country Romania. The conservative Elena Lasconi is running against him.
By Redaktion Table
The trade dispute has caused particular concern in France, where cognac producers fear for their important export market China. Brussels now wants to take action against the provisional tariffs at the WTO.
By Amelie Richter
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense has spotted a Chinese balloon over the sea north of the island for the first time in six months.
By Marcel Grzanna
China wants to turn the low-altitude sector into a trillion yuan market by 2030. A new authority is to oversee the development.
By Amelie Richter