Europe's soils are in bad shape. This affects food production, water supply, biodiversity and the climate. The EU Commission wants to take countermeasures with a new directive to protect soil health. Long overdue, say environmental associations. Farmers are protesting.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU Commission has presented the Net-Zero Industrial Act, which is intended to make Europe the leading location for climate-friendly technologies. But the reactions are reluctant.
By Till Hoppe
When France's Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced the decision to the National Assembly, she was booed: The controversial pension reform will be pushed through with the constitutional paragraph 49.3. The opposition and the trade unions do not want to accept this.
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In great haste, the EU Commission has drawn up a package around the Net-Zero Industrial Act. From the point of view of the industries concerned, the proposals are a step in the right direction. But they do not see it as a genuine European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.
By Till Hoppe
A bitter disappointment for the Chinese tech scene: While the US company OpenAI is celebrating huge successes with its artificial intelligence ChatGPT, Chinese AI company Baidu does not seem to be able to keep up for the moment.
By Redaktion Table
Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials. To achieve this, the EU is to cover a significant share of its demand for critical raw materials on its own by 2030. To achieve this, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened. A first draft of how to achieve this has been presented by the Brussels-based authority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Yesterday, the Commission presented its draft for the Critical Raw Materials Act. Along the value chain, projects for 16 strategic raw materials are to be given top priority. Criticism has been levelled above all at the requirements for strengthening the circular economy.
By Leonie Düngefeld
It was clear from the outset that it would be controversial: The European Media Freedom Act (MFA) aims to address grievances in Europe's media landscape. There is criticism of many aspects – and from very different motives. The European Parliament's rapporteur wants to split up the project – but there is no majority for this in the Council.
By Falk Steiner
The chairman of the European Parliament's Trade Committee criticizes Commission President von der Leyen for her course toward China. If the US wants to strengthen its own economic dominance, Europe must take a clear stance, the SPD politician demands in an interview with Eric Bonse.
By Eric Bonse
The 27 EU environment ministers will meet today, Thursday, for the Environment Council in Brussels. The focus is on the revision of the directive on industrial emissions. On the eve of the Council, the German government has still not found a common position on this directive, which is important for Germany.
By Claire Stam
