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Right to repair: what the plans mean for manufacturers

With the planned amendment of the Ecodesign Directive and the right to repair, the EU Commission wants to come closer to the goal of a circular economy. For many companies, this would mean a deep intervention in their business model.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Le Pen and Co: Putin's friends in Europe

Europe's far-right parties have long sought closeness to Russia, including financial support. Yet since the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, they have been trying to find a new stance toward Putin, at least publicly.

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Supply Chain Act: the Xinjiang problem

The EU Due Diligence Directive is still being negotiated, while the German Supply Chain Act will take effect from next year. It will be particularly tricky for affected companies that rely on solar modules, electrical components or cotton from the Chinese province of Xinjiang.

By Marcel Grzanna