More rainforest was cleared in the Amazon last month than ever before. With a new law on deforestation-free supply chains, the EU wants to stop deforestation. Delara Burkhardt (SPD) was rapporteur for the Parliament's own-initiative report on halting EU-induced deforestation and is now shadow rapporteur for the Socialists. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, she emphasizes the importance of the regulation for climate protection. She accuses the EPP of "delaying tactics".
By Timo Landenberger
The range of amendments in the EU Parliament on CO2 fleet limits for cars and small vans is huge. They range from a phase-out of internal combustion vehicles in 2030 and a ban on internal combustion SUVs from 2025 to a strategy for e-fuels.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government is still working hard on its final positions on the Fit for 55 dossiers. The debate in the European Parliament and other member states is already in full swing – conflicts included. These are being fought out not only between the institutions but also among the rapporteurs of the most important dossiers.
By Lukas Knigge
After several delays, the Commission plans to present the directive on sustainable corporate governance in two weeks. Although Didier Reynders was unable to get his way on many points, the regulation will go well beyond German law. Here's an overview.
By Charlotte Wirth
