Chaotic weather conditions significantly impact cereals, rapeseed, potatoes, as well as fruit and wine growing this year. This is the assessment of the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the preliminary harvest report 2024. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir emphasized the need to adapt agriculture to climate change.
By Alexandra Endres
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU countries were lower in the first quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of the previous year. The economy grew in the same period – albeit very slightly.
By Lukas Knigge
At the meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks of a "new start" between the UK and the EU. Berlin and London also want to agree on new ways of working together bilaterally.
By Redaktion Table
Roberta Metsola makes Matthew Tabone the head of her cabinet as President of the European Parliament. He is not only her long-time colleague, but also her brother-in-law.
By Till Hoppe
Portugal has nominated former Finance Minister Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Danish government its Minister for Development and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and Spain its current Climate Minister Teresa Ribera as candidates for the EU Commission.
By Marc Winkelmann
On Sept. 5 and 6, the chief negotiators of the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states will meet in the Brazilian capital. A breakthrough is not expected.
By Marc Winkelmann
German companies are increasingly becoming the focus of hacker attackers – especially from China. Two-thirds of companies feel seriously threatened by this data theft, espionage and sabotage.
By Felix Lee
Despite its aggressive pricing policy, EV manufacturer BYD has managed to significantly increase its profits. Its lead over Volkswagen is growing.
By Felix Lee
The EU and China are establishing a new mechanism for cross-border data exchange. One aim is to make it easier for European companies to comply with Chinese data laws.
By Corinna Visser
China's economy is not getting off the ground. More and more sections of the population are becoming disgruntled – to the point of protesting.
By Felix Lee
