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Isabelle Buscke vom vzbv
Table.Standpunkt | Verbraucherschutz

Warum wir eine starke EU-Verbraucheragenda 2030 brauchen

Bei der Verbraucherpolitik muss die EU-Kommission Regelungslücken schließen und Umbrüche wie Klimawandel und Digitalisierung mitdenken, fordert Isabelle Buscke vom Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband. Verbraucher-Interessen seien kein Hemmnis für Wachstum, sondern dessen Voraussetzung.

Von Isabelle Buscke

Isabelle Buscke vom vzbv
Table.Standpunkt | Verbraucherschutz

Why we need a strong EU Consumer Agenda 2030

In consumer policy, the European Commission must close regulatory gaps and account for major shifts like climate change and digitalization, argues Isabelle Buscke of the Federation of German Consumer Organizations. Consumer interests are not an obstacle to growth – they are its foundation.

Von Isabelle Buscke

Die Chefin der S&D-Fraktion, Iratxe García Pérez, in der Debatte über das Misstrauensvotum.
Thema des Tages | S+D

Von der Leyen coalition: Why the S&D punches below its weight

With 136 Members of the European Parliament, the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) are the second-largest force in the informal Von der Leyen coalition. Yet translating that numerical strength into political influence remains an uphill struggle.

Von Markus Grabitz

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EUDR: Parliament objects to risk classification

The European Parliament on Wednesday raised an objection to the EU Deforestation Regulation's (EUDR) risk list. However, the Parliament's decision is not legally binding.

Von Amelie Guenther

News | Grüner Wasserstoff

Hydrogen: associations criticize lack of PPAs

Business associations miss the fact that the new delegated act for low-carbon hydrogen does not allow PPAs with renewable energy plants to be taken into account. The NGO CAN Europe, on the other hand, sees a permanent loophole for LNG in the legislation.

Von Manuel Berkel

Jens Geier am Rednerpult des Europäischen Parlaments
Feature | MFR

ECF: Commission expands its powers

Initial reactions to the leaked Commission draft for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) are critical, particularly concerning a perceived expansion of Commission powers and a weakening of the European Parliament’s role.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann