The EU Commission is continuing its deliberations on the simplification of ESG legislation. However, an association of numerous investors does not want a reduction in reporting obligations.
By Marc Winkelmann
The state government of Baden-Württemberg is positioning itself against the financing plans that will be negotiated between the Commission and the Member States in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. In the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), at least the current level of funding plus compensation for inflation is required.
By Markus Grabitz
The AI Act provides for a number of bans on undesirable AI practices. But as always, there are exceptions. The Commission now explains how the rules are to be interpreted in its guidelines.
By Corinna Visser
Ahead of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Europe's most important start-up associations issue a political declaration. They outline a vision for Europe's AI leadership and call for clear priorities in AI policy.
By Silke Wettach
Thailand fears that Chinese tourists will stay away. Ahead of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, the country has cut the power to a city in Myanmar. Thousands of kidnapped Chinese are said to have been forced to participate in online scams there.
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The number of Japanese residents in China has fallen below 100,000 – the lowest figure in 20 years. Political tensions and violent attacks against Japanese citizens in China overshadow the lives of migrants.
By Leonardo Pape
Relations between the two countries are tense at the start of Pakistan's President's state visit to China. Militant groups in Pakistan oppose Chinese billion-dollar infrastructure projects. China recently blocked planned funding for Pakistan's rail network.
By Leonardo Pape
Shipping continues to have a significant impact on the climate and the environment. This is revealed in a recent EU report. Speed limits could be a first step towards improving the situation.
By Lukas Franke
If it wins the elections, the CDU wants to implement 15 measures with an "immediate action program". These include the abolition of the Building Energy Act, the reintroduction of subsidies for agricultural diesel and a reduction in electricity taxes. Climate activists criticize the measures.
By Nico Beckert
New data shows: The Greenland ice sheet is breaking up faster and faster. Climate change is increasing the formation of crevasses and could drastically accelerate the loss of ice.
By Lukas Bayer
