Exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries are to be banned and illegal waste shipments prevented: The EU Parliament adopted the revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation on Tuesday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Belgian Council Presidency is trying to accommodate the EU Parliament with a new compromise proposal. However, the measures to prevent packaging waste, which the Parliament wants to remove, are a crucial part of the law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Commission no longer wants saving gas to be compulsory during crises. The peak of the energy crisis has passed, say EU diplomats. The corresponding emergency clause is to be removed.
By Redaktion Table
The Europeans want to demonstrate their strength towards Russia, but this is failing: France's president is earning opposition for his move to send soldiers to Ukraine if necessary – especially from the German chancellor.
By Till Hoppe
Kerstin Maria Rippel has been Managing Director of the German Steel Federation for ten months. She wants to make the industrial sector more sustainable, in the midst of a crisis of all things.
By Redaktion Table
Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Sahra Wagenknecht are united by the cult of their personalities. Their parties also have many similarities. We introduce the similarities – and the key differences.
By Claire Stam
Two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union imposes further sanctions. Moscow counters with further entry bans.
By Redaktion Table
Farmers demonstrate against EU agricultural policy in Brussels with burning tires, manure and eggs. The police respond with roadblocks and water cannons.
By Redaktion Table
More ammunition, more weapons, and even the deployment of their own troops in Ukraine were discussed by 20 heads of state and government on Monday evening in Paris. Host Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the deployment of his own soldiers.
By Redaktion Table
The German government has confirmed that it will allow the export of carbon dioxide for storage under the seabed in future. To this end, it intends to ratify an amendment to the London Protocol.
By Manuel Berkel
