The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains declares war on large-scale deforestation for the cultivation of certain products. But the strict requirements could block smallholders' access to the European market, as the example from the Democratic Republic of Congo shows.
By Redaktion Table
With the Fit for 55 package, the EU wants to achieve its climate target for the year 2030. Even though the package will soon be fully enshrined in law, no one wants to sit back and relax. Because the next debate has already begun – about the climate target for 2040 and how it is to be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
96 of 705 seats in the European Parliament are up for grabs for candidates from Germany. Nervousness is rising among German MEPs – also because prominent federal politicians want to move to Strasbourg.
By Markus Grabitz