Chemicals
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.
The MEPs who actually matter
Harnessing the power of digital product identification
The UK’s Brexit dream is dead
Right-wing MEPs loathe the Green Deal — but have no plan of attack
China’s Shein sweet-talks EU to stave off hurdles on ‘fast fashion’ goods
12 countries push for EU crackdown on vapes
EU approves first-ever sanctions on Russian gas
It’s a notable evolution in strategy for the EU, and came after Germany and Hungary held up a deal for weeks.
EU chips plan to send emissions soaring, report finds
The bloc is keen to expand its microchips production, but the sector risks becoming a major polluter.
Industry now trumps nature in Europe
With the EU expected to swing right in this week’s election, nature-protection laws are drying up.
What to expect from a more right-wing European Parliament
POLITICO dissects what a rightward shift means for everything from agriculture to defense.
Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine, US says
Washington sanctions entities linked to Kremlin’s chemical and biological weapons programs.
Why Germany’s Scholz is bowing to the Chinese dragon
Ignoring pressure from Washington, chancellor seeks Beijing’s embrace.
France votes to ban ‘forever chemicals,’ exempting frying pans
Kitchen utensil manufacturers get win after lobbying blitz.
UK goods face new Canada tariffs in latest Brexit trade blow
Hopes of a last-minute resolution have been dashed.
Rishi Sunak’s Brexit trade agenda is faltering. Are the Gulf states his last hope?
Bruised by a breakdown in talks with Canada and sluggish progress with India, Britain is setting its sights on this gold-lined pocket of the Middle East.
EU takes the ax to green farming rules
The European Commission’s move to slash environmental requirements for farmers comes as top scientists are urging just the opposite.
Why a new regulation on scrapping ships is worrying the maritime industry
The shipping industry is facing a myriad of rules to handle end-of-life ship recycling and hazardous wastes.
Commission sparks greenwashing fears in row over ‘100 percent recycled’ claims
The EU executive suggests laxer rules for calculating recycled content in products, siding with the chemical industry.
German lawmakers pass cannabis legalization bill
It paves the way for adults to legally possess and grow small amounts of cannabis, and for cultivation clubs to be set up.
UK’s Kemi Badenoch challenged over Canada trade claims
The government says discussions with Canada are continuing.
EU chief quietly kills ‘nanny-state’ policies with eye on election
From pesticides to alcohol labeling, Ursula von der Leyen is taking an ax to any potentially vote-losing policies.
Hundreds of Czech farmers protest against EU rules
Agricultural groups across Europe have been demonstrating against the EU’s Green Deal.
Russia takes control of Avdiivka, as Kyiv decries ‘artificial deficit’ in ammo
“Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies,” US President Biden says in pushing for approval of more American aid.
Navalny never wanted to be a dissident
Once upon a time, Alexey Navalny wanted to be a normal politician in a normal country. Now that’s just a fantasy.
Toxic powder found at government buildings in Brussels
Prosecutors say incident is unrelated to the recent shootings that have shaken the Belgian capital.
EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up carbon
The realpolitik decision could benefit the planet — and give polluters an excuse to not cut carbon.
Ursula von der Leyen scraps pesticide reduction bill, in gift to farmers
The European Parliament already rejected the contentious text, which the Commission President described as a “worthy aim.”
Brexit poison: 31 chemicals blacklisted by Europe are permitted in the UK
Campaigners are concerned U.K. chemical regulation has been left to ‘wither on the vine.’