This Friday, the long-awaited vote on additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is due to take place. The decision reveals deep rifts between the EU member states. It is considered very likely that the tariffs will be passed – despite all the objections from Germany.
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Several political groups in the European Parliament have criticized the postponement of the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. Nevertheless, the Commission's proposal could find a majority as long as no substantive changes are made.
By Lukas Knigge
Paris wants to use common European standards to ensure that nuclear power plants are built faster and more cheaply. However, the Commission is skeptical about access to EU funds.
By Manuel Berkel
On Oct. 15 in Luxembourg, the energy ministers will discuss the energy sector's contribution to the EU's competitiveness. Other topics include the high electricity prices in Eastern and Southern Europe and preparations for the winter.
By Manuel Berkel
Several hundred employees from the service sector have demonstrated in Brussels in favor of a collective bargaining regulation in the EU Public Procurement Directive. Among them were service workers who work in European institutions via outsourced service providers.
By Alina Leimbach
The German Ministry of the Environment has launched a climate adaptation strategy. Various departments have developed "measurable targets" for adaptation to climate change.
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Due to a new transparency regulation, the largest US oil companies have disclosed how much money flows overseas: ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips pay significantly more to foreign countries than to the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
Norway has completed the "Northern Lights" CCS project. Starting next year, it is expected to store up to 1.5 million tons of CO2, including from European industry. However, if the demand is sufficient, it is expected to be able to store larger quantities in the future.
By Nico Beckert
The BMZ, the EU and the G7+ group have pledged more money to Ukraine to prepare the energy infrastructure for the winter. Meanwhile, the "Green Deal Ukraina" project is working on measures for the sustainable rebuilding of the destroyed infrastructure.
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Due to a fire at an important plant belonging to supplier Tata Group, Apple is worried about a slump in sales during the lucrative holiday season in India. Chinese factories could now help to cushion the impact.
By Manuel Changming Liu
