David Beasley, director of the World Food Program, fears a humanitarian disaster. The blockade of Ukrainian ports must be ended as quickly as possible in order to get the grain out of the country, he demanded in the EU Parliament. He rejected the EU's Solidarity Lanes.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU's new agreement with New Zealand should set new standards and thus save society's acceptance of free trade. At the same time Ursula von der Leyen wants to send a geopolitical signal.
By Till Hoppe
The EU environment and climate ministers discussed their joint position on some of the key legislative proposals of the Fit for 55 package until late into the night in Luxembourg. Shortly after 2 a.m., a package deal was finally reached that demanded a great deal of compromise from the member states.
By Lukas Knigge
