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Neustetten-Remmingsheim Kreis Tuebingen 16.08.2021 Vorsitzender des Agrarausschusses des Europaeischen Parlaments Norbert Lins CDU beim einem Firmenbesuch bei Wandel Agrartechnik, Forst- und Gartentechnik. *** Neustetten Remmingsheim Kreis Tuebingen 16 08 2021 Chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the European Parliament Norbert Lins CDU at a company visit at Wandel Agrartechnik, Forst und Gartentechnik

EU Parliament buries pesticide regulation

The EU Parliament has rejected the European Commission's proposal on the sustainable use of plant protection products. This means that one of the key texts of the Green Deal is politically dead just months before the end of the legislative period.

By Claire Stam

Windkraftanlage dreht sich inmitten eines Solarparks in Büttel, Schleswig-Holstein.

NZIA: EU Parliament ready for trilogue

Negotiations between the EU institutions on the Net-Zero Industry Act are expected to begin before Christmas. The act is intended to be Europe's industrial policy response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.

By Till Hoppe

Federal budget: Commission monitors situation

The EU Commission is holding back on its assessment of the budget crisis in Germany, triggered by the recent ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. It only wants to make a statement when the coalition says how it will proceed.

By Till Hoppe

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Weaknesses in ESG reporting: control is better

An effective EU Supply Chain Act could provide a strong incentive for companies and states alike to protect the environment and human rights more effectively. In the best-case scenario, it would have a global impact and set a 'race to the top' in motion.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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European Parliament in favor of e-fuels for trucks

Carbon fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles: The European Parliament wants to push through two formulations on synthetic fuels in negotiations with the Council. The 2035 target has been reduced.

By Markus Grabitz

Carbon capture concept. Natural carbon sinks. Mangrove trees capture CO2 from the atmosphere. Aerial view of green mangr

Carbon removals: Parliament adopts position

On Tuesday, the EU Parliament defined its position for an EU certification framework for carbon removals. Unlike the Commission, the Parliament differentiates between the various technologies and options.

By Lukas Knigge