Chaotic weather conditions significantly impact cereals, rapeseed, potatoes, as well as fruit and wine growing this year. This is the assessment of the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the preliminary harvest report 2024. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir emphasized the need to adapt agriculture to climate change.
By Alexandra Endres
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU countries were lower in the first quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of the previous year. The economy grew in the same period – albeit very slightly.
By Lukas Knigge
EPP leader Manfred Weber traveled to Rome with a full schedule. There he met not only with head of government Giorgia Meloni, but also with Raffaele Fitto, who is being touted as Italy's likely next EU Commissioner.
By Almut Siefert
Roberta Metsola makes Matthew Tabone the head of her cabinet as President of the European Parliament. He is not only her long-time colleague, but also her brother-in-law.
By Till Hoppe
On Sept. 5 and 6, the chief negotiators of the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states will meet in the Brazilian capital. A breakthrough is not expected.
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The EU and China are establishing a new mechanism for cross-border data exchange. One aim is to make it easier for European companies to comply with Chinese data laws.
By Corinna Visser
Despite its aggressive pricing policy, EV manufacturer BYD has managed to significantly increase its profits. Its lead over Volkswagen is growing.
By Felix Lee
China's economy is not getting off the ground. More and more sections of the population are becoming disgruntled – to the point of protesting.
By Felix Lee
German companies are increasingly becoming the focus of hacker attackers – especially from China. Two-thirds of companies feel seriously threatened by this data theft, espionage and sabotage.
By Felix Lee
The EU Commission wants to revise the state aid guidelines for aviation. To this end, it launched an exploratory study on Tuesday. Among other things, this concerns the subsidization of regional airports.
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