The European Commission is supporting strategic projects in order to ensure Europe’s supply of raw materials. Internal documents now reveal that the Commission disregarded expert advice when making its selections. The final list includes projects that are controversial from both a social and environmental perspective.
By Caspar Dohmen and Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Emissions Trading System has recently come under increasing criticism. However, there has long been a growing chorus of voices defending the system. This reveals some fundamental problems for the upcoming ETS reform.
By Lukas Knigge
For a long time, funding and contracts were lacking. Now that the funds are available, the industry cannot deliver quickly enough. This is why the defense ministers of the member states want to further strengthen the European Defense Agency.
By Stephan Israel
Austria and four other member states are calling for the Western Balkan countries to be integrated into the EU single market on a sector-by-sector basis – even before they become full members. The incentive system is intended to accelerate reforms and reduce strategic dependencies.
By Stephan Israel
Through a public consultation, the European Commission aims to explore how the EU nature conservation directives can be implemented more simply and efficiently. However, it has not yet decided whether to launch a revision of the legislation.
By Julia Dahm
The European Court of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Meta, thereby strengthening the rights of publishers.
By Almut Siefert
According to government sources, Germany had hoped for more improvements. Nevertheless, it intends to approve the trilogue outcome in the Coreper committee.
By Corinna Visser
The EU is importing increasing amounts of liquefied natural gas from the US, at a faster rate than expected. Although US LNG is generally more expensive, the contracts are considered more flexible. This trend is being driven by geopolitical crises.
By Manuel Berkel
Christine Schneider, a former Member of the European Parliament, is leaving the Parliament to become minister of agriculture in Rhineland-Palatinate.
By Redaktion Table
Rapporteur Norbert Lins (CDU) wants to amend the European Commission’s proposals regarding the capping of CAP funds. The debate is being fueled by media reports about alleged CAP payments to an Arab ruling family.
By Julia Dahm
