In the current, highly problematic situation of the relations between the European Union and Iran, having an ambassador present is important, an official said. He also indicated that some member countries had pressed to send their representatives back to Tehran before the conference of Foreign Ministers in Luxemburg. However, the majority of EU governments rejected this proposal, considering it to send the wrong signal, the diplomat continued. Officially, the member countries of the European Union broke off the critical dialogue after the Mykonos verdict in Berlin. The judges consider the responsibility of Iranian politicians for the murder of four opposition Kurds as established.
Federal government wants recycling of batteries to become mandatory Bonn.
The federal government intends to make the recycling of used batteries mandatory. The cabinet decided that manufacturers and retailers will have to take back used batteries free of charge. This deposit is waived if the customer returns a used starter battery at the same time. Dealers have to inform consumers about locations where to return or dispose of used batteries. Customers have to return batteries.