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EU imposes high anti-dumping duties on flame retardants

The EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on alkyl phosphate esters from China. At the same time, Brussels publishes guidance for European companies so that their anti-dumping complaints have an even better chance of success in the future.

By Amelie Richter

Commissioners' rebellion in Pieper case fizzles out

The Commissioners' uprising against the appointment of Markus Pieper as SME Commissioner failed to materialize. Breton and Borrell were largely alone in their criticism. Pieper will move to the Commission at the beginning of the week.

By Markus Grabitz

Land Act likely to clear next hurdle

On Wednesday, the EU Parliament is expected to vote in favor of the planned EU law on soil monitoring. The German Farmers' Association (DBV) wants to stop the law. Environmentalists see the proposal as unambitious, but agree with the DBV on one point.

By Julia Dahm

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Germany is highly dependent on Asian lithium

Germany's lithium imports from China have multiplied since 2013. Moreover, two out of five lithium-ion batteries now come from China. Uncertain supplier countries also dominate Germany's semiconductor imports.

By Carolyn Braun