Forests are not in good condition. New evidence now suggests that conventional reforestation may hardly be possible in the future.
By Nicolas Heronymus
China's head of state and party leader Xi Jinping will visit France, Hungary and Serbia at the beginning of May. Xi will visit the Balkans on a critical date.
By Redaktion Table
The free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand starts on May 1. Customs duties will no longer be levied on clothing, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, cars and food from the EU. More beef can be imported from New Zealand.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the EU Parliament, the Council also adopted the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact on Monday. This means that new rules for reducing government debt will soon apply.
By Redaktion Table
The new EU Commission should make the European single market even more of a "geopolitical safe space," demand researchers from the Center for European Policy. Domestic manufacturers should be better protected against strategically subsidized competitors from China, for example.
By Till Hoppe
To support farmers, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir is calling for the EU rules on national subsidies to be relaxed. He has found a sympathetic ear with the European Commission – but not with all EU countries.
By Julia Dahm
According to a new report, more and more people around the world do not have access to a secure food supply. Three factors contribute to the worsening situation despite international efforts.
By Julia Dahm
At the Agriculture Council, Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir is campaigning for more national subsidies to be allowed without EU approval. Many countries support this, but there will also likely be headwind.
By Julia Dahm
Peter Ludlow has been observing European Council meetings for more than 20 years. In his comments on the latest meeting, he sees the conditions for a major step forward in shaping the Union.
By Experts Table.Briefings
