The Secretary General of the European Parliament, Klaus Welle, will retire in January. Five applications have been received for the post. But the original process to backfill the vacancy is no longer viable. Instead, a package solution could be used, even if it is not a universally popular one.
By Markus Grabitz
Georg Goeres, the European managing director of the US company Indigo Agriculture, is convinced that carbon farming can become a win-win-win situation for the climate, agriculture, and industry. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he talks about a growing market, accusations of greenwashing, and requirements for the planned EU regulatory framework.
By Timo Landenberger
China's military exercises have also affected some of the world's most important trade routes. Taiwan's authorities have urged ship captains to avoid the zones. However, analysts say there will only be a potential impact on global supply chains if the military drills are extended or prolonged.
By Nico Beckert