In October, the heads of state and government reaffirmed their willingness to further restrict Russia's ability to wage war. The Commission is now preparing steps.
By Redaktion Table
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
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
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
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
Contrails are at least as harmful to the climate as CO2 emissions from air traffic. Experts are therefore calling for more research, a monitoring system and pilot projects.
By Carsten Hübner
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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China is both a partner and a competitor for Germany regarding the circular economy. As the motivations for more circularity are similar, there is potential for cooperation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Russia also issued a warning to the West with missile attacks on several targets in Ukraine on Thursday. A new type of missile system was likely used.
By Viktor Funk
