According to an ICCT study, the gap between official and real carbon emissions from passenger cars has grown over the last four years. The new EU WLTP test procedure could therefore become less meaningful.
By Fabian Löhe
The European Pirate Party nominates Marcel Kolaja from the Czech Republic and Anja Hirschel from Germany as top candidates for the European elections. The digital expert succeeds Patrick Breyer.
By Corinna Visser
Representatives of the EU and the USA met in Washington to discuss how to improve cooperation in the areas of trade and technology. The meeting served to prepare for the final meeting in Belgium in the spring.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission has announced the further suspension of the set-aside obligation for arable land. The regulation, according to which four percent of arable land must remain fallow, is still not to apply. There are also proposals for catch crops and legumes.
By Markus Grabitz
European manufacturers of solar modules sent a letter to the EU on Tuesday calling for emergency measures. Otherwise, domestic companies would have to close under the price pressure of Chinese imports.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Hong Kong government wants to pass its own version of Beijing's internationally criticized security law "as soon as possible." It is to include five criminal offenses, including external interference.
By Carolyn Braun
Investigations into the People's Liberation Army's Rocket Force continue. A prominent rocket researcher has lost his political position – and has apparently been fired months ago.
By Christiane Kuehl
The third EU-Indo-Pacific meeting will take place this Friday. There will also be smaller rounds of talks between the EU and the ASEAN and – already on Thursday – with Pacific island states.
By Amelie Richter
The United States has apparently successfully cracked down on Chinese hackers. According to insiders, a state-supported group is targeting critical Western infrastructure. The hacks were discovered as early as 2023.
By Redaktion Table
Several European tire manufacturers were raided on Tuesday. The EU Commission explained the raids concerned possible price fixing for replacement tires.
By Redaktion Table
