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Hydrogen bank: Researchers warn against too many subsidies

The promotion of green hydrogen by the European Hydrogen Bank threatens to waste public money, experts say. Producers in southern Germany in particular could be affected.

By Manuel Berkel

Trade agreement with Australia fails for the time being

The trade agreement between the EU and Australia has failed for the time being. Australia was not prepared to agree to the previously agreed duty-free quotas for beef, lamb and sugar. Bernd Lange (SPD), head of the trade committee, calls Australia's actions absurd.

By Redaktion Table

Roadmap for the Critical Raw Materials Club

The plan for a Critical Raw Materials Club is a promising model for successful raw materials diplomacy, according to a new research paper from the Jacques Delors Centre. However, for this to happen, the EU would need to provide credible initial funding at the club's inception and streamline its fragmented development funding model.

By Leonie Düngefeld

States coordinate on regulation of AI

The G7 adopts guidelines for AI, Germany wants to cooperate more closely with France and Italy in the field, and Joe Biden issues an Executive Order on AI – new conditions for AI are being set all over the world.

By Corinna Visser

Slovakia: Left-wing populist Takáč new agriculture minister

Slovakia has found a new agriculture minister in Richard Takáč. The 41-year-old is part of the new Russia-friendly government under Prime Minister Robert Fico.

By Redaktion Table

Brexit: Commission approves €20 million for fisheries

The EU Commission gives the green light for German funding amounting to €20 million to protect the fisheries sector from the consequences of the UK's exit from the EU.

By Lukas Knigge

Commission approves French aid to battery manufacturer Verkor

The EU Commission has approved a French measure worth €659 million to support battery manufacturer Verkor for research and development of batteries for electric vehicles.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Western Balkans: Von der Leyen pledges €6 billion

The European Union plans to support the countries of the Western Balkans with investments of €6 billion in the reforms needed to join the EU.

By Redaktion Table

Hong Kong excludes pro-democracy candidates

By Redaktion Table

Evergrande's winding-up case adjourned

By Redaktion Table