Who receives green hydrogen for what? This is also determined by new EU quotas for industry and transport under the Renewable Energy Directive. Transposition into German law is one of the industry's main concerns.
By Manuel Berkel
Today, Wednesday, the EU Parliament and member states will continue to negotiate the Due Diligence Act at a political level. Sensitive issues such as the inclusion of the financial sector and the obligation to climate transition plans are unlikely to be discussed, let alone resolved.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The planned accession of Ukraine poses enormous challenges for the Union. It needs to reinvent itself – but it is unclear how. MEPs want, among other things, a direct election of the head of the Commission. The member states have other priorities.
By Eric Bonse
A manufacturer of AI robots is to be sold to a company with connections to China. This is reminiscent of the acquisition of the German robotics company Kuka and could therefore fall under foreign trade law. It remains unclear whether public order is at risk.
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On Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministers from four Arab states and Indonesia were in China to discuss the war. The visit shows how much China's influence has grown in the region – except in Tel Aviv.
By Jörn Petring
Frans Timmermans has given up his powerful job in Brussels as climate czar to win power in The Hague for the Social Democrats and GroenLinks. Shortly before the parliamentary elections, the bet does not seem to be paying off.
By Stephan Israel
This weekend, the German Greens will vote on their election program and the list for the 2024 European elections at their federal delegates' conference in Karlsruhe. Only the top position is certain. Behind that, there will be several battles – with an open result.
By Lukas Knigge
Li Qiang becomes chair of the newly formed Financial Commission. His task: bringing more solidity to the financial system. The appointment is logical, but arouses mixed feelings.
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Taiwan's election campaign is entering the decisive phase. Lai Ching-te of the DPP, who is leading in the polls, has presented his candidate for vice president: Hsiao Bi-khim. The 52-year-old is regarded as a foreign policy expert with excellent relations with the USA. Beijing reacted with harsh threats.
By Michael Radunski
A whole series of legislative proposals are being put to a vote in Strasbourg this week that will be crucial in completing the Green Deal. The Net Zero Industry Act and the Pesticides Regulation in particular are considered important dossiers – albeit for different reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
