The EPP is pushing for the parliamentary procedure for the omnibus on sustainability reporting obligations to be fast-tracked. The plenary is to decide on this in the next session week. The coordinators in the ENVI have already agreed on the simplified procedure.
By Markus Grabitz
According to the EU Deforestation Regulation, traders will have to prove from 2026 that they do not grow their coffee on deforested land. This will result in additional costs for small farmers.
By Amelie Guenther
The EU member states could back plans to increase tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus. However, resistance is coming from the agricultural sector.
By Julia Dahm
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Dutch parliament opposes the EU's ReArm Europe rearmament plan. This is primarily about sending a political signal. The MEPs are weakening head of government Dick Schoof and positioning themselves with a view to the upcoming discussion on Eurobonds.
By Stephan Israel
Because the right-wing extremist Călin Georgescu is not allowed to take part in the presidential election, the AUR party has announced a "parliamentary strike." Meanwhile, AUR leader George Simion declared his candidacy. Who wins the elections also depends on how much they are seen as part of the political establishment.
By Frank Stier
An immediate ceasefire would have no advantages for Moscow at present. Vladimir Putin's regime will drive the price higher.
By Viktor Funk
According to a study, the EU target of 90% self-sufficiency in batteries by 2030 is unlikely to be achievable. However, the authors assume that the proportion of European batteries will increase. The fact that Northvolt has now also filed for bankruptcy in Sweden is not a good sign.
By Nico Beckert
Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports – and reacts with harsh words to the EU's countermeasures. The Trump administration's real goal could be a weaker US dollar.
By Till Hoppe
