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The Commission, Parliament and Council finished their negotiations on the new battery regulation on Friday. It defines specific collection and recycling targets as well as due diligence obligations – and aims to make batteries the first product in the EU to be subject to a binding carbon footprint.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The European Single Market has been in existence for almost 30 years, but it is still a long way from completion. The EU Commission, the European Parliament and the Swedish Council Presidency want to give new impetus to this major project and at the same time reach a new stage of development.
By Till Hoppe
Chinese exports saw a massive drop in November, worse than at any point since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in February 2020. The numerous lockdowns, but also a weak global economy caused by Russia's war of aggression, have played a role here. The massive decline also hits the German economy hard.
By Felix Lee
The crackdown on tech companies was a clear signal to China's super-rich that even their power has limits. On the other hand, many super-rich retain close relationships with the political elite. And the state needs them to provide growth and employment.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life.
By Markus Grabitz