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COP16: EU also prevents UN biodiversity fund

The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: although the link between climate and species protection was emphasized, a conclusion failed due to the issue that will also dominate COP29: Finance. Europe was also on the side of the blockers.

By Bernhard Pötter

Schengen is in danger

Schengen is in serious danger, warns Valérie Hayer. Nothing less than freedom of movement and prosperity are at stake as a result of border controls, writes the Chairwoman of the Renew Group in the European Parliament in today's Opinion.

By Redaktion Table

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E-mobility: study criticizes infrastructure and market problems

A study for the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) identifies serious infrastructural and market deficits in the transition to zero-emission vehicles. A lack of charging points, outdated power grids and the high dependency on raw material imports are jeopardizing the European targets.

By Lukas Knigge

Hansen: Agriculture Commissioner to advocate a separate CAP budget

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.

By Julia Dahm

Seoul holds back on Ukraine aid

South Korea has so far rebuffed the EU's request for more involvement in Ukraine. At the same time, Seoul is examining new possibilities for cooperation with Kyiv.

By Viktor Funk

Šefčovič: the eternal commissioner can stay

The Commissioner-designate for Trade secured the support of Parliament with a confident appearance. In the coming years, he intends to defend the interests of the European economy, in particular through the use of trade defense instruments.

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