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The federal cabinet approved the amendment to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) at its meeting on Wednesday. The law is being weakened, but will remain in force. It is set to be replaced by the European supply chain law, the CSDDD.
By Caspar Dohmen
EU member states may fall short of their 2030 wind energy expansion target due to poor implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Germany, by contrast, is benefiting from fast-track permitting.
By Manuel Berkel
The General Court of the European Union has sided with the Commission in classifying Zalando as a very large online platform (VLOP). Zalando plans to appeal the decision.
By Corinna Visser
Europe wants to prevent emissions, but some emissions that are difficult to avoid could still be used. The e-fuel industry, for example, has an interest in using CO₂ emissions.
By Lukas Knigge
The European industry alliance for small modular reactors (SMRs) is seeking its first data centers and industrial companies as customers, according to a new action plan. German firms are involved in flagship projects.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe-wide polls currently suggest no successful restart for the von der Leyen coalition. If elections were held now, the European Parliament would be more polarized – and further to the right – than ever before. Another group, however, is also gaining ground.
By Manuel Müller
The European Commission has now fully presented its plans for the new EU budget starting in 2028. The single market and customs are to receive more funding, along with the justice program and allocations for overseas territories such as Greenland.
By Marion Bergermann
The French president is raising high expectations with the planned meeting of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine on Thursday. But whether they are justified remains doubtful.
By Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Nana Brink
In the Parliament’s trade committee, Director-General Sabine Weyand defended the trade deal with the United States. Only the EPP and parts of the ECR backed the agreement. How Parliament as a whole views the tariff cuts for the US remains unclear.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann