Germany has unveiled an EUR 6 billion funding initiative that expands climate protection contracts to include carbon capture and storage...

Germany has unveiled an EUR 6 billion funding initiative that expands climate protection contracts to include carbon capture and storage (CCS), adjusts renewable energy deployment, and introduces regulatory relief...

New PFAS threshold values applicable to soil testing will start on August 1, 2023.

The program offers considerable financial support for companies that would like to invest in innovative and climate-friendly technologies.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe has launched multiple legal challenges against German state authorities over alleged failures to control trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) contamination in water systems.

The chemical industry is a busy M&A marketplace. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shock was followed by a catch-up effect that continues to this day.

On 1 June 2007 the EU's Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals "REACH" entered into force.

Der Umbau der chemischen Industrie in Richtung CO2-Neutralität hat Fahrt aufgenommen. ESG-Faktoren führen zu Marktveränderungen.

The European chemical industry is facing a historic turning point: declining demand, cost disadvantages, and global overcapacity are forcing tough decisions—from plant closures to the restructuring of entire portfolios.

The German authorities have published the third instalment of their 6-monthly updates on their current enforcement actions.

For more than three years, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and Member State institutions have been developing a comprehensive, group-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

As of 1 January 2023, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( the "Act") has entered into force. As a result, approximately 700 companies with a presence and more than 3,000 employees...

Die Europäische Chemikalienagentur hat den Entwurf einer Stellungnahme zur umfassenden Beschränkung von PFAS-Chemikalien veröffentlicht und eine 60-tägige öffentliche Konsultation eingeleitet.

What do frying pans, outdoor gear, stadium roofs, aircraft, pacemakers and heating pumps have in common? They are likely to contain per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Our review of the European Commission's current approach to merger enforcement in chemical, steel and other basic industries—and thoughts on how to plan transactions accordingly.

Germany has long been a global heavyweight in the chemical industry, ranking first in Europe and fourth worldwide in terms of production.

The chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Germany is undergoing a profound shift. Competitive pressure from Asia continues to intensify, regulatory demands are rising, and long-established innovation models are proving less effective under current market conditions.

After peak European chemical sector M&A activity in 2021, rising inflation, geopolitical conflict, and destocking led to a decline in sales volumes and profit margins.