Political agreement on the Clean Air Directive
There is a political agreement on the Clean Air Directive. The WHO guideline values will not be transposed one-to-one into EU law. The limit values will apply from 2030.
By Markus Grabitz
There is a political agreement on the Clean Air Directive. The WHO guideline values will not be transposed one-to-one into EU law. The limit values will apply from 2030.
By Markus Grabitz
The directive to empower consumers concerning the green transition can enter into force: the Council has formally adopted the agreement. Unsubstantiated advertising claims such as "environmentally friendly" will be banned and will no longer mislead consumers.
By Leonie Düngefeld
During his Europe visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated deepening solidarity and cooperation between the European Union and the People's Republic. China considers the EU to be an important force.
By Redaktion Table
The authorities in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, have arrested several individuals. They are suspected of having collected information about Uyghur people and organizations on behalf of China.
By Redaktion Table
China cuts the five-year mortgage reference rate by 25 basis points. With this record move, the central bank hopes to boost the ailing property sector and thus the economy as a whole. However, it remains questionable whether this will work.
By Christiane Kuehl
In a stock exchange statement, the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles announced plans to enter the market for high-end luxury models. BYD also wants to buy back more shares to support the share price.
By Carolyn Braun
The TikTok platform, which is particularly popular with young people, is facing proceedings by the EU Commission under the Digital Services Act. Among other things, this concerns algorithms that can promote addictive behavior.
By Falk Steiner
At the next Energy Council at the beginning of March, EU energy ministers may decide on the extension of an emergency regulation on gas conservation from 2022. Despite the relaxed situation, experts advise saving for another reason.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU naval mission to secure merchant shipping in the Red Sea can begin. The European mandate differs from the US and UK mission in one key respect.
By Stephan Israel
Despite substantial government investments, the world's largest CCS project in Canada is on the brink of failure. Unclear responsibilities and questions about the sustainability of the funding jeopardize the project.
By Nico Beckert