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Pesticide regulation: from rejection to tightening

Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.

By Timo Landenberger

Standard Essential Patents: proposal coming next week

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) – an important institution for standardization in Europe – is protesting against the Commission's plans for SEP regulation. Despite criticism, the Commission continues to adhere to its timetable for the patent package.

By Markus Grabitz