The trilogue agreement on the Clean Air Directive reached on Tuesday has provoked conflicting reactions. Minister for the Environment Steffi Lemke believes that German interests have been taken into account, while industry believes that the compromise jeopardizes the transformation to climate neutrality.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU has introduced new sanctions against Russia. No agreement was reached in the dispute over the reform of the European Peace Facility EPF. The reason: a blockade from Germany.
By Eric Bonse
China's government is pushing back against the economic downturn with state interventions in the stock market. At the beginning and end of trading days, large investors are no longer able to engage in sell-offs.
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In the latest EU sanctions package against Russia, Chinese companies are, for the first time, on the blacklist.
By Amelie Richter
At a summit meeting of European industry in Antwerp, 57 companies signed a list of demands aimed at keeping chemical and heavy industry in Europe despite US and Chinese industrial policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
Christine Schneider was elected as the new Parliamentary Secretary of the CDU/CSU Group in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
For years, Poland was accused of serious violations of the rule of law. The new government now wants to remedy the deficits – and a lot of EU money is at stake.
By Redaktion Table
Renaissance, the French branch of Renew, has still not named its lead candidate. The party is growing impatient. MEP Gilles Boyer is calling for the campaign to be launched quickly with Clément Beaune as the lead candidate.
By Claire Stam
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
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
