In his opinion, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice recommends that the Minimum Wage Directive be declared null and void in its entirety. He sets much tighter limits than expected on the EU's competences in this area.
By Alina Leimbach
In northern Chile, the electricity supplier AES wants to produce green hydrogen and possibly ammonia. The construction of wind and solar power plants and battery storage is also being considered. The European Southern Observatory warns of dangers for astronomical research.
By Alexandra Endres
Several EU states want to further reduce Russia's income from oil trade. In a letter to High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and Financial Markets Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, they call for the G7 to take action in the coming weeks.
By Manuel Berkel
Transport emissions in the EU could reach a peak this year and then fall. This is the conclusion of a recent report. Stricter legal regulations make this possible.
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Speaking to the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned against excluding arms companies from third countries such as the USA from European procurement programs.
By Stephan Israel
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited four African countries. On his agenda: implementing the results of the FOCAC summit. In Nigeria, he also announced security aid.
By Arne Schütte
Porsche's China business has been unable to escape crisis: Sales fell by 28 percent in 2024 due to the tough economic situation and competition from Chinese EV manufacturers.
By Emily Kossak
Rice from China is not only grown more efficiently these days. It also tastes better than it did 16 years ago, according to Chinese researchers.
By Emily Kossak
Following criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from the industry, the Commission is now examining changes. Among other things, the rules for exports and very small quantities could be simplified.
By Lukas Knigge
Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
