Apostolos Tzitzikostas wants to promote greater competitiveness and sustainability as Transport Commissioner. At the hearing in front of MEPs, he made clear that the end of the combustion engine is here to stay: "We cannot let up here."
Von Markus Grabitz
The representatives of the EU Parliament have confirmed Christophe Hansen as EU Commissioner for Agriculture by a large majority. The Luxembourger wants to ensure that agricultural funds remain a separate item in the EU budget. However, he rejected new regulation on food and an agricultural ETS.
Von Julia Dahm
Temperatures are rising as a result of climate change – with effects on the soil quality of fields. A study shows worrying data on toxic metals in the soil.
Von Redaktion Table
The EU fleet limit values have been the subject of heated debate for some time. Now follows an initiative from France.
Von Redaktion Table
The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: On the one hand, the link between climate and species action was emphasized at COP16 in Cali, but on the other hand, a conclusion failed due to the central issue that will also dominate Baku: money.
Von Bernhard Pötter
Der Nationale Energie- und Klimaplan reiche nicht aus, um die von der EU vorgegebenen Klimaziele zu erreichen, kritisiert die DUH. Es sei unmöglich, seine tatsächliche Wirkung abzuschätzen. Eine realistische Einschätzung der nötigen Investitionen fehle.
Von Alexandra Endres
Apple-Nutzer sollen mehr Wahlfreiheit bekommen: Der Tech-Gigant hat für sein Betriebssystem iPadOS einen Compliance-Bericht zum Digital Markets Act (DMA) veröffentlicht. Die Kommission will genau prüfen, ob die Änderungen ausreichen.
Von Corinna Visser
The National Energy and Climate Plan is not sufficient to achieve the climate targets set by the EU, criticizes the DUH. It is impossible to estimate its actual impact. A realistic assessment of the necessary investments is missing.
Von Alexandra Endres
