Rarely has a legislative proposal provoked such sharp conflict in Brussels as the one to restore nature. Shortly before the vote in the plenum, the signs continue to point to confrontation. But the Renew Group believes it has found a way to save the law.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission plans to present its long-awaited proposal for the de-regulation of genetic engineering law on Wednesday. The first draft leaked two weeks ago points to a radical realignment. Consumer advocates, agricultural producers, and SPD and Green agricultural politicians are alarmed.
By Annette Bruhns
The EU Commission will present a directive on soil health on Wednesday. But instead of limit values and binding targets, it is mainly about data collection and monitoring. Yet the Commission itself writes that soils are in poor condition and something must be done. However, it finds itself in a political quandary.
By Lukas Knigge
Whether and when the digital euro will come is for the ECB to decide. But the Commission has now made a proposal as to what the legal framework for a future digital currency might look like. Important is: It should complement cash, not replace it.
By Corinna Visser
The Managing Director of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) misses a vigorous stand by the German government for German interests. The European response to the US subsidy program IRA must be a Regulation Reduction Act, demands Wolfgang Große Entrup in an interview with Stefan Braun, Manuel Berkel and Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
