The EU is regulating the market for ESG ratings through a regulation. This imposes new transparency obligations on rating providers. While experts welcome the agreement, there is also criticism.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Representatives of member states and the European Parliament have agreed on legislation to protect against sexual violence. It is the first law to establish minimum standards across the EU. Prevention also plays a significant role.
By Alina Leimbach
On Tuesday evening, negotiators reached an agreement to increase the EU's budget framework until 2027. Governments prevailed with their frugal approach.
By Till Hoppe
Member states and the European Parliament have agreed on the Net-Zero Industry Act. Europe aims to become a leading hub for manufacturers of wind turbines, heat pumps or solar panels. Some experts doubt whether the law will have a significant impact in Germany.
By Till Hoppe
The EU climate target for 2040 will have implications for all sectors of the economy – from energy to transportation. The European strategy for Carbon Management has particularly disruptive effects on the industry.
By Manuel Berkel
The Council and Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). This aims to accelerate and simplify the expansion of high-speed networks across the EU. Following the abolition of roaming charges, charges for international calls within the EU will soon also be eliminated.
By Corinna Visser
Barbara Gessler heads the Commission's representation in Berlin. There is also new leadership in Budapest and Sofia. This decision was made by the Commission.
By Markus Grabitz
There is scientific opposition to the court's assessment that "thermal windows" in older diesel cars are illegal defeat devices. Thus, the authors of the study by the Scientific Society for Automotive and Engine Technology (WKM) doubt that owners have a claim for compensation from manufacturers.
By Markus Grabitz
Simultaneously with the plenary vote in the European Parliament on the deregulation of new breeding techniques, the Belgian EU Council Presidency initiates a new attempt to find consensus among the member states.
By Julia Dahm
As the latest concession to farmers, the EU Commission is withdrawing its controversial proposal for pesticide reduction (SUR). The project was already at a standstill, but the retreat carries significant symbolic weight and paves the way for a new proposal after the elections.
By Julia Dahm
