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Earthquake in Taiwan: missing miners rescued

According to the authorities, 64 miners who were cut off from the outside world after the severe earthquake in Taiwan have been rescued. However, the search for missing people is still ongoing.

By Felix Lee

Omtzigt: Von der Leyen should position herself on EU debt

The leader of the Dutch New Social Contract party is calling for the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness to be addressed during the European election campaign. The Commission President should also position herself on new debt pots.

By Till Hoppe

MEPs want tougher penalties in EU Works Council Directive

The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs has adopted its position on the revision of the European Works Council Directive. In it, the MEPs call for tougher penalties for companies that disregard the rights of works councils.

By Marc Winkelmann

Shell challenges climate ruling

The oil giant Shell is appealing a 2021 ruling in The Hague stating that it must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The argument: Responsibility lies with policymakers, not the judiciary. A decision on this significant matter is expected in the fall.

By Alexandra Endres

REN21: Expensive financing slows global energy transition

Renewable energy is growing rapidly worldwide. However, neither their capacity nor the investments made are sufficient to meet climate goals. This is lamented in the new annual report from the Renewable Energy Network REN21. Besides high capital costs, it also cites other problems.

By Bernhard Pötter