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No agreement on EUDR: what happens now

The EU Parliament and Council were unable to reach an agreement on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on Thursday. The Council only wants to postpone the start of application, while the Parliament also wants changes to the content. A compromise is needed soon in order to adopt the postponement in time.

By Julia Dahm

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ECJ Advocate General: Old diesel cars must pass new test procedures

200 million older diesel cars could be "taken out of service" if the ECJ agrees with the Advocate General's opinion. The case involves two older diesel cars. The Duisburg Regional Court wanted to know how it should deal with the performance of the vehicles in emissions tests.

By Markus Grabitz

Northvolt applies for creditor protection in the USA

The battery manufacturer from Sweden has never made a profit and is struggling with quality problems and delays. Northvolt is now relying on insolvency proceedings under US law to facilitate a financial restart.

By Redaktion Table

Paluckas is the new head of government in Lithuania

In Lithuania, the change at the top of the government has been completed. Gintautas Paluckas becomes the new Prime Minister. He is aiming for a coalition that is causing consternation at home and abroad.

By Redaktion Table

Trade ministers seek common position on Trump

The upcoming inauguration of the US administration under Donald Trump and the Mercosur agreement were the focus of the meeting of trade ministers. A potential trade conflict could also have consequences for the negotiations of free trade agreements.

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