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Limits for disposable fashion

Many retailers will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing in the EU. This was agreed by the negotiators in the last trilogue of the Ecodesign Regulation. Consumer advocates complain that the rules for online stores are too lax and business associations that reporting obligations are too strict.

By Manuel Berkel

Solarpanels aus China: Abhängigkeitsfaktor für EU

Large parts of the solar industry oppose tariffs

The solar industry is in disagreement over how to deal with competition from China. The reason for the divide: companies are affected differently. While manufacturers suffer, the downstream segment benefits from low prices.

By Christiane Kuehl

Background: cities and regions

Cities around the world would have to invest more in climate adaptation. However, local actors complain about a lack of funding and that their concerns are not sufficiently reflected in national climate action plans. What developments could be expected at COP28?

By Lisa Kuner

New insights bring Volkswagen closer to forced labor

New findings from the Xinjiang Police Files put pressure on Volkswagen. According to the reports, the company has close connections to universities recruiting students from the state's reeducation program. VW cites a hiring freeze in response.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Study on hate speech: Europe's online hate

The Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union (FRA) has looked into the phenomenon of hate speech in four language areas. Women are particularly often the target of verbal attacks.

By Falk Steiner