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Commission proposal against thick air and dirty water

Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.

By Markus Grabitz

The Franco-German engine is still sputtering

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.

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Is a new grain supply bottleneck looming?

The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine continues to have a severe impact on global food supplies. After the situation was recently mitigated, it now threatens to worsen again. Among them, the continuation of the naval blockade.

By Timo Landenberger

Council slows down on buildings directive

The energy ministers plan to adopt the emergency package for the energy crisis on Nov. 24. For the next few years, they want to spare residential buildings from stricter renovation obligations to a great extent.

By Manuel Berkel