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CSDDD: Further trilogue necessary in December

The EU Parliament, Council and Commission have made progress in the fourth political trilogue on the EU Due Diligence System Directive (CSDDD), but have not yet reached an agreement. Further work is needed at a technical and political level.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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ECB Director: Making bank loans 'greener'

Loan injections for banks should be linked to climate policy requirements in the future. This is what ECB Director Frank Elderson is calling for. Conditions already exist for financial stability.

By Redaktion Table

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Free trade agreement with New Zealand

The EU Parliament clears the way for Europe's first new free trade agreement in three years. For the first time, possible sanctions for violations of environmental or labor standards are provided for.

By Redaktion Table

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Amnesty in Spain: emotional debate in Parliament

The European Parliament is having an emotional debate about the planned, controversial Spanish amnesty law. EPP group leader Manfred Weber criticizes that Pedro Sánchez has broken the principle of the rule of law out of selfishness. At the same time, Sánchez's new cabinet is taking shape.

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Commission wants to standardize forest monitoring

On Wednesday, the European Commission published a law on forest monitoring, which aims to harmonize the collection of data on European forests. The aim is to make forests more resilient. But it is also about economic prospects.

By Claire Stam

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Scholz and Meloni: Is harmonious the same as historical?

German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Meloni present themselves as a dream couple at the joint government consultations in Berlin. But despite all the euphoria, the evening is rather sober. The joint action plan mainly contains declarations of intent.

By Redaktion Table