The Commission wants to reduce dependence on agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and Belarus and further weaken Russia's war economy. "These tariffs are carefully calibrated," says the Brussels authority.
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Warnings about "too much electricity" are apparently having an effect. The Commission is removing an important project from its economic policy compass.
By Manuel Berkel
A joint European portal for the posting of workers is to be developed in this legislative period. The Internal Market Committee is attempting to obtain sole leadership.
By Alina Leimbach
European companies hope to diversify their supply chains in South East Asia. But even there, they increasingly have to cooperate with China.
By Leonardo Pape
There are signs of further détente between India and China. Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart Vikram Misri agreed, among other things, to resume direct flights. The exchange of journalists is also to be facilitated.
By Leonardo Pape
The car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is joining a lawsuit filed by its Chinese joint venture partner Geely against the EU's punitive tariffs on electric vehicles from China. Tesla and BMW are also suing.
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US billionaire Michael Bloomberg wants to take over the USA's climate payments to the UNFCCC. The government under Donald Trump, on the other hand, has begun to change the climate policy guidelines of authorities and agencies in recent days.
By Lisa Kuner
28-year-old Lisa Poettinger will not be admitted to her traineeship because of her anti-capitalist climate activism. According to media reports, her activism is not compatible with the duties of a civil servant, according to a letter from the Ministry of Education. Poettinger wants to take legal action against this.
By Alexandra Endres
Four weeks before the election, the "Climate Neutrality Foundation" presents a catalog of measures to put Germany on course for net zero in 2045. The 55 points cover finance, energy, buildings, industry, transport, and agriculture.
By Bernhard Pötter
The number of cold- and heat-related deaths in Europe could increase significantly by the end of the century under certain conditions. This is the conclusion of a recent study. However, it is not certain how climate change will affect temperature-related mortality.
By Lisa Kuner
