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Forty-seven heads of state and government are expected in Moldova's capital today for the second European Political Community summit, originally an idea of Emmanuel Macron. The new format is also an anti-Putin summit. Whether that will suffice as a bracket, in the long run, remains to be seen.
By Stephan Israel
The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.
By Till Hoppe
A European citizens' initiative calls for the general abolition of animal testing. Following a hearing in Parliament, the EU Commission must now react. Science organizations warn of severe consequences for biomedical research.
By Markus Weisskopf
After the climate clubs, the EU and its partners are discussing commodity clubs. In the process, they forget: If they want to import raw materials from the global South, they must also export (recycled) raw materials there. The metal recycling industry should therefore be on the guest list of the raw material clubs, write Murat Bayram and Kilian Schwaiger.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On June 7, the Commission will present its package for the defense of democracy, including a directive on foreign influence. NGOs fear a law along the lines of the American Foreign Agent Act. The Commission is not united behind the plan either – but the Commission president is pushing ahead.
By Charlotte Wirth