The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Member States have made seven proposals to the Commission for the establishment of AI factories. These are intended to strengthen Europe's leading role in the field of trustworthy artificial intelligence.
By Corinna Visser
COP29 will once again make little progress in the agrifood sector this year. This is the prediction of the NGO Germanwatch, which is calling for clear targets to be set for financing the transformation of global food systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By Kira Huth
After the hype, disillusionment has returned to the hydrogen economy. At a meeting of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, companies and analysts blame the recent slump on too little funding and green electricity but also admit to their own naivety.
By Manuel Berkel
The AI Act is in force and the deadlines are in place. However, Germany still has to implement some measures that will now be delayed. There is not only the threat of infringement proceedings, but also the danger of missing the boat.
By Corinna Visser
Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of systematically spying on him. He speaks of a "Hungarian Watergate."
By Redaktion Table
In a letter to the EU Commission, the trade and foreign ministers of eight northern and eastern European countries demand that the EU further increase import tariffs on as many Russian products as possible.
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A European investigation shows that Temu is violating consumer law with a number of practices. The Commission, Germany and other countries are calling on Temu to improve consumer protection.
By Corinna Visser
In the first week of hearings, 19 out of 20 candidates for the new Commission were confirmed at the first attempt. Difficulties are looming in the final phase: The candidates from Hungary and Italy are encountering resistance from liberals and socialists for political reasons. This also puts the Spanish candidate in danger.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany, France and Poland are demanding clear reforms and an end to laws contrary to EU law from Georgia before they support accession talks. The heads of state Scholz, Macron and Tusk are concerned about Georgia's rapprochement with Russia and dubious electoral practices.
By Redaktion Table
