Companies from green industries should be able to report obstacles in the European single market to EU authorities more easily in the future. The Commission wants to set up a dedicated platform for this purpose.
By Manuel Berkel
The controversial appointment of Markus Pieper (CDU) as the Commission's SME Envoy is discussed once again at the Commission meeting. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comments on the criticism of four Commissioners.
By Markus Grabitz
Following a railroad project in Bulgaria and a Romanian solar park, the EU Commission in Brussels now wants to investigate Chinese wind turbine manufacturers more closely for state subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov, reaffirm their "strategic partnership" at a meeting in Beijing. Trade is flourishing. Among other things, Chinese cars now dominate the Russian market.
By Christiane Kuehl
A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
The pro-European parties submit to the code of conduct for fair elections. The declaration with 14 principles will be signed in the European Parliament on Tuesday (April 9). Among other things, AI-generated content is to be labeled.
By Markus Grabitz
At the beginning of February, the Council and Parliament agreed on new common debt ceilings. An investigation has now concluded that the rules hinder the EU's social and climate policy goals.
By Redaktion Table
Due to regulation on the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) within the EU, there is a thriving illicit trade in HFCs. An investigative report reveals that law enforcement agencies are struggling to curb this activity.
By Lukas Knigge
Researchers predict an unusually high number of tropical storms and hurricanes for this year, citing two main reasons.
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At the traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue, 40 states will explore possible outcomes for the upcoming negotiation year. Of particular interest from the German perspective will be a promise from Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Bernhard Pötter
