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Agriculture sector: Commission prepares emissions trading

The agricultural sector must significantly reduce its emissions to achieve the EU's climate targets. The Commission is now working on an early-stage pricing model. However, the hurdles are high, and time is running out.

By Timo Landenberger

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Commission calls for supplement to EU budget

The EU Commission wants an additional €66 billion from member states to support Ukraine and promote strategic technologies. But many governments are reacting reservedly – the negotiations will not be easy.

By Till Hoppe

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Commission wants digital euro as legal tender

The proposal for the digital euro will officially be released at the end of the month. However, the draft that is already circulating indicates that the EU Commission largely aligns with the ECB's vision of a digital payment currency. The initial reactions are mixed.

By Corinna Visser

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Agricultural emissions: the underestimated nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide is responsible for 36 percent of all agricultural emissions in the EU, most of which come from arable farming. In order to achieve the climate targets, these emissions must also be significantly reduced. The EU Commission is relying primarily on the CAP for this, but natural processes can hardly be replaced.

By Timo Landenberger