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'In the ESG rating process, apples and oranges are added together'

The market for ESG ratings has not yet been regulated. This leads to confusion among small investors and conflicts of interest among rating agencies, criticizes the NGO Finance Watch. In an interview with Leonie Düngefeld, chief economist Thierry Philipponnat calls for a more transparent structure of ratings.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Ruben Andersson: The solutions to migration are not technological

An anthropologist at the University of Oxford, Ruben Andersson specialised in EU border- and migration control. In an interview with Charlotte Wirth, he explains how the EU is presenting surveillance technology and border security as the solution to the so-called migration crisis. Yet, these so-called solution only create more problems.

By Redaktion Table

Economy sees TTC at crossroads

The Trade and Technology Council (TTC) between the EU and the USA is supposed to fix what laws like the IRA have damaged. But the major business associations have so far lacked tangible results – the upcoming fourth meeting is therefore a "critical milestone".

By Corinna Visser

Turkey: a difficult partner

Relations with Turkey are at a low point. President Erdoğan's re-election is unlikely to change much for the time being – despite many fine words from Brussels. Only EPP leader Weber speaks plainly.

By Eric Bonse

Due Diligence: EPP wants to overturn law

It's getting tight around the due diligence report by Lara Wolters, which will be voted on in plenary on Thursday. The EPP will possibly vote against the report. Their reason: Companies should not have to struggle with further administrative hurdles.

By Charlotte Wirth