Skepticism in Germany’s meat industry was high. Now, on his inaugural visit to China, the chancellor has unexpectedly secured a success. But six years after the export ban, hurdles remain.
By Henrike Schirmacher and Frederik Bombosch
Federal Minister of Agriculture Rainer is counting on Chancellor Merz's support to end the ban on exports of German pork to China. However, the chancellor is not accompanied by the minister, which causes astonishment in the industry.
By Frederik Bombosch, Henrike Schirmacher and Steffen Bach
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen advocates a “bold” approach to the origin labeling of agricultural products. Others within the Brussels authority are more cautious.
By Julia Dahm
