The organizing chemical association VCI thanked Olaf Scholz for his supportive policy. Scholz argued against a total ban on PFAS and in favor of a "balanced" REACH chemicals directive.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Jens Stoltenberg is still the face of NATO until the end of September. Now he could become the first non-German to head the Munich Security Conference and replace Christoph Heusgen.
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The Agora Agrar think tank has a different vision for the EU Common Agricultural Policy than the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture. Director Harald Grethe rejects its proposal to distribute direct payments according to need.
By Julia Dahm
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned its car manufacturers against investing abroad. Companies producing overseas have been advised to use Chinese components wherever possible.
By Fabian Peltsch
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment wants to reverse the so-called Upstream Emission Reduction projects in China after they were stopped due to suspected fraud. The system has already been terminated and the Federal Environment Agency is continuing its investigation.
By Christiane Kuehl
In the coming weeks, the decision will be made on whether the additional tariffs on Chinese EVs will apply for five years. The rift between the positions of the EU member states has become clearer.
By Amelie Richter
Important elements for the implementation of the European Union's anti-deforestation regulation are missing, criticizes Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Özdemir. In a letter to the EU Commission on behalf of the German government, he therefore calls for the start to be postponed by six months – to July 1, 2025.
By Merle Heusmann
To ensure a stable power supply, the German government is inviting tenders for gas-fired power plants that will run on hydrogen. Details have now been presented for public feedback from the industry.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The wildfire season in Bolivia and Brazil is particularly destructive this year. The smoke is spreading to neighboring countries and the EU's Copernicus Earth observation program is reporting "exceptionally high" emissions. NGOs call on Brazil's President Lula to step up his climate action efforts.
By Alexandra Endres
A survey of industrial customers shows a high interest in purchasing hydrogen. The extent to which this will actually happen depends on the conversion of the distribution grids – and probably also on the price.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
