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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

Martin Häusling ist Europaabgeordneter der Grünen und Schattenberichterstatter seiner Fraktion für die GAP-Reform.

CAP: now it's up to the member states

The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is anything but a success story, writes Martin Haeusling. Now it is up to the member states to implement a fairer and greener agricultural policy via their strategic plans. However, the Greens' CAP shadow rapporteur in the EU Parliament expects a race for the softest environmental requirements.

By Redaktion Table

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

Mattarella re-elected: the best and only option

After six days of voting, parliamentarians re-elect Sergio Mattarella as head of state. While the re-election provides the country with some stability, it highlights Italy's political fragility: The parliamentary groups cannot find suitable candidates for renewal or reach agreements.

By Redaktion Table

Transatlantic turnaround on energy policy

Against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis, Brussels and Washington are looking for alternatives to Russian gas. The favorite is liquefied gas from the USA – despite the massive problems with climate protection. In the long term, the entire gas market could be reorganized.

By Redaktion Table