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Product liability and AI: Commission working on new rules

The Product Liability Directive has been in force since 1985. Since then, the product landscape has changed significantly, especially due to digitalization. It is questionable whether the directive still offers sufficient legal certainty and consumer protection in the age of intelligent and AI-based products and services. The Commission wants to tighten things up.

By Eugenie Ankowitsch

Gas imports: expensive road to independence

The threat of war in Ukraine makes a possible gas supplies halt from Russia seem possible. The EU Commission is looking into possible alternatives, and Germany is now also discussing an accelerated departure from Russian gas. But at what cost?

By Till Hoppe

Social taxonomy: Is a new dispute looming?

In February, a group of experts convened at the request of the EU Commission will present its final report on the social categorization of economic activities. The goal: to provide guidance for investors on sustainable financial products. Like the green taxonomy, the project is fraught with conflict.

By Redaktion Table

Lithium mining in Saxony: silence in Zinnwald

Lithium mining in Europe is a cornerstone of climate targets. In the Ore Mountains, mining is scheduled to begin in 2025. However, after a charm offensive in past years, the project has become conspicuously quiet.

By Redaktion Table