A monitoring report shows which targets of the European Commission's action plan "Zero Pollution of Air, Water and Soil" are unlikely to be achieved. This could affect more than half of the EU targets for these areas by 2030. To remedy the situation, EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall wants to take greater account of the targets in legislation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Following Donald Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian president, the defense ministers of five major NATO countries have emphasized their solidarity with Ukraine. They plan to meet again on March 12 to discuss strengthening European security.
By Redaktion Table
Just in time for the special summit, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents options on how the armaments efforts of the member states could be supported. An instrument based on the model of the SURE program is to play an important role in this.
By Stephan Israel
Trump's administration is shutting down portals with information on the effects of climate change on American agriculture. Resistance is now forming.
By Julian Heissler
At the Strategic Dialog on the steel industry, trade unions and industry want concrete statements on how the EU Commission intends to help the sector out of the crisis. The Commission's concept paper only touches on key topics.
By Alex Veit
The fronts in the trade conflict between the US and China are hardening – and Beijing is preparing to strike back. With targeted tariffs on US agricultural goods, China could hit America's economy hard and cause more US products to enter the EU market.
By Amelie Richter
In Germany, only one in three newly registered city buses was emission-free in 2024 – far fewer than in many other European countries. This is probably due to a lack of specifications and the withdrawal of subsidies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, announced an investigation into whether TikTok adequately protects children's privacy. In the UK, social media has been obliged to filter out harmful material on its platforms since last year.
By Emily Kossak
The bubble tea brand Mixue celebrated a successful Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. The company has already overtaken competitors such as Starbucks and McDonald's.
By Emily Kossak
The Philippines seem to be spared from the Trump administration's foreign policy blows: The defense agreement between the Philippines and the US remains unchanged, says the Philippine ambassador to the US.
By Emily Kossak
