The EU is regulating the market for ESG ratings through a regulation. This imposes new transparency obligations on rating providers. While experts welcome the agreement, there is also criticism.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Representatives of member states and the European Parliament have agreed on legislation to protect against sexual violence. It is the first law to establish minimum standards across the EU. Prevention also plays a significant role.
By Alina Leimbach
On Tuesday, the EU Commission proposed stricter criminal rules to combat the sexual abuse of children.
By Alina Leimbach
Guatemala does not want to break off diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but it does want to trade with the People's Republic. This is likely to be difficult for the Central American country, one of the island nation's few allies.
By Redaktion Table
The naval forces of China, Russia and Iran will hold joint exercises before the end of March. Other countries have also been invited. Shortly before, the United States had again launched attacks on Houthi targets.
By Carolyn Braun
Washington believes that Beijing's subsidies foster the overproduction of goods and thus flood the global markets. However, the Biden government is promoting its own industry with tax breaks.
By Redaktion Table
Politicians from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance for China (Ipac) are demanding that BASF, the world's largest chemical company, stop its production in Xinjiang. The background to this are accusations against a partner company.
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Europe is heavily dependent on Chinese rare earths. To reduce this dependency, Germany and Mongolia are now entering into a strategic partnership. German President Steinmeier personally travels to Ulaanbaatar to sign the agreement.
By Michael Radunski
On Tuesday evening, negotiators reached an agreement to increase the EU's budget framework until 2027. Governments prevailed with their frugal approach.
By Till Hoppe
The Council and Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). This aims to accelerate and simplify the expansion of high-speed networks across the EU. Following the abolition of roaming charges, charges for international calls within the EU will soon also be eliminated.
By Corinna Visser
