France introduces voluntary military service
President Macron hopes to see 50,000 volunteers recruited in 2035.
By Gabriel Bub
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President Macron hopes to see 50,000 volunteers recruited in 2035.
By Gabriel Bub
The decisive round of negotiations in Brussels on the deregulation of new genomic techniques may be imminent. The German government is still holding back from a clear position. Proponents and opponents of liberalization are using the remaining time for their own interests.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission wants to promote the use of biogenic raw materials. Industry and science praise the planned promotion of sales markets, while NGOs are clearly critical.
By Miriam Scheibe
In the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, the Russian President described the main features of a peace plan being discussed by the USA and Ukraine as a possible basis for future agreements.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission plans to present its grid package on Dec. 10. The package is intended to curb high electricity prices and drive forward the energy transition, but the Commissioner responsible, Dan Jørgensen, has already foreshadowed difficult debates on one point.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Ombudsman criticizes the Commission for skipping procedural steps in the CAP and the sustainability omnibus. She finds maladministration.
By Julia Dahm
Following the discovery of banned products on Shein’s platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer’s website.
By Amelie Richter
The European Union wants to quickly approve a reparation loan for Ukraine in order to put more pressure on Russia to negotiate. The use of frozen Russian assets is intended to meet Ukraine’s financial needs and send clear signals to Russia.
By Stephan Israel
In her second term, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is investing a lot of political capital in cutting red tape and signing new trade agreements. However, experts warn that this is unlikely to stimulate growth.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The Council and Parliament now have the same position. The deforestation regulation will be postponed for another year, with the Commission set to propose a revision by the end of April. The trilogue is scheduled for Dec. 4 and should be over quickly.
By Markus Grabitz