The deforestation regulation should actually take effect at the turn of the year. However, in a letter to Commission President von der Leyen, the EPP leader pleads for a longer delay. Von der Leyen wants to react soon.
By Till Hoppe
In a letter to the EU Commission, Sweden and Finland demand that the Rule of Law mechanism (RoL mechanism) should also monitor other EU values and cover the entire EU budget.
By Marc Winkelmann
Due to the opposition of Green Minister Steffi Lemke, there was no majority in the Council of Ministers for a long time to restrict the protected status of the wolf. Now she is giving up her resistance. This allows the Commission to pursue an amendment to the Bern Convention.
By Markus Grabitz
The German wind power industry fears market distortions from Chinese competitors. One of them is now looking for a production site in Europe – including in Germany.
By Amelie Richter
China's car exports up to the end of August have risen sharply compared to the previous year. They also increased by almost a third for electric cars. One effect of the provisional EU punitive tariffs can be seen in the distribution of exports.
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Earlier this month, the Netherlands government began requiring export licenses for more of ASML's product range to China, following pressure from the US. The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs hopes Washington will show more understanding.
By Amelie Richter
EU Commission President von der Leyen had made statements behind closed doors about a possible postponement of the EU rules against deforestation. Minister Özdemir is now calling for a public commitment.
By Julia Dahm
Baden-Württemberg challenges the proposed split of Germany's electricity bidding zone, advocating for alternative solutions to address grid bottlenecks and market inefficiencies. A new report recommends exploring regional remuneration for renewable energies, investment in hydrogen production, and capacity mechanisms for controllable power plants before considering a zone division.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Court of Auditors has found considerable shortcomings in EU funding for the organic sector. The auditors call for a more holistic approach.
By Julia Dahm
The automotive industry has long been pushing for an earlier review of the EU fleet limits. At the car summit, it has now received support from the Minister for Economic Affairs. There is to be no new purchase premium.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
