The organizing chemical association VCI thanked Olaf Scholz for his supportive policy. Scholz argued against a total ban on PFAS and in favor of a "balanced" REACH chemicals directive.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Hungary's Prime Minister wants to place strategic sectors in the hands of Hungarian companies and is imposing special taxes and administrative harassment on European competitors. German businesses and the German government are now urging the EU Commission to take action against this.
By Till Hoppe
The Agora Agrar think tank has a different vision for the EU Common Agricultural Policy than the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture. Director Harald Grethe rejects its proposal to distribute direct payments according to need.
By Julia Dahm
So far, Kamala Harris has held back from making clear demands on sustainability policy. However, her political past at least indicates what the USA can expect under a Harris presidency.
By Redaktion Table
Important elements for the implementation of the European Union's anti-deforestation regulation are missing, criticizes Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Özdemir. In a letter to the EU Commission on behalf of the German government, he therefore calls for the start to be postponed by six months – to July 1, 2025.
By Merle Heusmann
The European General Court (EGC) has ordered the European Parliament to pay €10,000 in compensation to a former parliamentary assistant. The APA had provided information about misconduct by a Member of Parliament and demanded protection status as a whistleblower.
By Markus Grabitz
Russian gas is still flowing into the EU. However, Energy Commissioner Simson is urging companies across the EU to do without it. There are no sanctions "yet", she said.
By Alex Veit
In a report, the European Court of Auditors warns that the Recovery and Resilience Facility leads to less expenditure and investment for ecological change than the Commission claims. The criticism mainly revolves around incorrectly applied climate coefficients.
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs wants to establish at least one major carbon capture project in the cement and lime industry and at a waste incineration plant before 2030. This is set out in the new carbon management strategy.
By Redaktion Table
