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What’s cooking in Madrid? Green summit
At the first Green Social Summit in Madrid, Europe's Greens want to show that they are not only capable of climate action, but also of social action. continue reading →
‘Enshrining scientific freedom to keep it the norm’
Christian Democrat MEP Christian Ehler wants to bring about an EU regulation on academic freedom via a motion for a resolution. continue reading →
For a German-French project in Africa
France's missteps in West Africa demonstrate that Europe can only succeed in Africa collectively. France and Germany should take the lead in developing joint projects. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Brussels? On the trail of the climate killer methane
Next week, the Parliament and the Council will meet to negotiate the proposal to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. It marks a race against time. continue reading →
Sustainable Food Systems: Green Deal flagship to be scrapped
Hardly anyone in Brussels still expects the EU Commission to present the framework for a sustainable food system before the end of this legislative term. This is probably due to the election campaign, but puts the food sovereignty of future generations at risk, says Elisa Kollenda of WWF. continue reading →
For the use of the Catalan language in Europe
On Tuesday, the General Council will negotiate whether Catalan will become an official language in the EU. Unanimity is required. continue reading →
If European elections were on Sunday…
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Media regularly publishes a current projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next European Parliament. This time, it shows that the EPP's lead over the S&D Group is shrinking – almost as close as once before. continue reading →
What’s floating in Brussels? The price of clean water
The vote in the Environment Committee (ENVI) next Wednesday will decide who will be asked to pay for the reuse of wastewater: only industry, as the Commission envisages – or industry and consumers. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Paris? The nationalization of European elections
The upcoming European elections in France will be European in name only. continue reading →
Getting started with ESRS: Seven reasons why sustainability strengthens companies
At the end of July, the EU Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and... continue reading →
Expansion of renewable energies – nothing is impossible
On September 13, the EU Parliament will vote on the new Renewable Energy Directive. Parliamentarian Markus Pieper sees this as proof that Brussels can also be unbureaucratic. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Brussels? Von der Leyen and the farmers
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver the annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Sept. 13. This speech traditionally marks the political pulse in the EU bubble. This is all the more true before the next elections. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Paris? French left divided ahead of European elections
In France, the left-wing parties are divided over the question of forming a joint list for the upcoming European elections. continue reading →
No industrial policy is no solution either
Henning Vöpel, André Wolf and Götz Reichert of the Center for European Policy (cep) write about why the industrial transformation to climate neutrality is a regulatory task. continue reading →
The Green Deal reaches companies
The exceedingly ambitious legislative package sets crucial directions but burdens smaller companies with its many quotas, emission reduction targets and detailed regulations. continue reading →
European competition policy needs a fresh start
The Directorate General for Competition needs to be radically reformed because its strategy and competencies are no longer appropriate for the technological world of the 21st century, writes André Loesekrug-Pietri of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI). continue reading →
Jan Oetjen – How a European AI can succeed
Negotiations are underway in Brussels between co-legislators on an EU law on artificial intelligence (AI). continue reading →
Sustainability reports: standards have management dimension
The new EU standards for sustainability reports require systematic process management from companies. Some will find it easier, others much more difficult, write Hilke Posor and Thomas Leppert. continue reading →
