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EU and Kenya sign economic agreement

With the agreement, the EU is opening its market completely to goods from the East African country. Kenya is a reliable partner in the fight against climate change, said Commission President von der Leyen.

By Till Hoppe

Commission urges EU states to increase climate action

With their national climate targets, the EU member states will only save 51% of greenhouse gases by 2030 instead of the agreed 55%. This is what the Commission writes in its assessment of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP). Germany has also been criticized.

By Manuel Berkel

Genetic engineering: movement in the Council

On Thursday, the Permanent Representatives Committee is to vote on the Commission's proposal to relax EU genetic engineering legislation. Supporters are hoping for a new balance of power in the Council.

By Henrike Schirmacher

Stempel und Lieferkettengesetz Stempel und Lieferkettengesetz, 26.12.2022, Borkwalde, Brandenburg, Auf Geldscheinen steht ein Stempel mit dem Schriftzug Lieferkettengesetz. *** Stamp and supply chain law Stamp and supply chain law, 26 12 2022, Borkwalde, Brandenburg, There is a stamp on banknotes that says supply chain law.

Agreement on EU Corporate Due Diligence

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is taking shape. It will affect thousands of companies whose value creation comes, at least in part, from China.

By Marcel Grzanna

Sun-Yat-sen-Universitaet-Guangzhou

Snowfall near Guangzhou

After the unusually early cold snap in Northern China, the South is now experiencing completely unusual temperatures. Snow has even fallen at high altitudes. The authorities in Guangzhou have called for precautionary measures.

By Marcel Grzanna

Nio receives money from the Emirates

The e-mobility hopeful Nio is receiving an urgently needed cash injection from Abu Dhabi. In return, a fund will gain significantly more influence in the company.

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