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Martin Selmayr moves into research

The former Secretary-General of the EU Commission is taking up a guest professorship at the University of Vienna, stepping down from his position as EU Ambassador to Austria. Martin Selmayr apparently sees no further career opportunities within the Commission.

By Till Hoppe

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EU cracks down on honey adulteration from China

European honey producers face increasing challenges from cheap imports, especially from China. However, these cheap goods are often adulterated with syrup. The EU is now taking action against this practice.

By Amelie Richter

SUZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 02: Aerial view of SAIC Volkswagen ID.4 electric sport-utility vehicles sitting parked at a port along the Yangtze River on February 2, 2021 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111315823844

German EVs catching up in China

German car manufacturers sold 49 percent more EVs in China last year than the year before. However, their share still remains at a meager five percent.

By Felix Lee

Platform work: New proposal aims to save law

In the dispute over the law regulating platform work, a new exploratory proposal is now being worked on at the technical level. To salvage the initiative, Parliament has offered a smaller version of the law.

By Alina Leimbach

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Agriculture: set-aside obligation to remain suspended

The Commission has announced the further suspension of the set-aside obligation for arable land. The regulation, according to which four percent of arable land must remain fallow, is still not to apply. There are also proposals for catch crops and legumes.

By Markus Grabitz