Last Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on the phone and discussed the gas supply. A spokesperson for the German government confirmed the phone call on Monday at the request of Table.Briefings.
By Manuel Berkel
MEP Pascal Canfin is calling for an agreement between the large political groups in the EU Parliament on the omnibus law in order to balance bureaucracy reduction and competitiveness. A hasty adjustment of the threshold values could lead to an unequal burden between German and French companies.
By Claire Stam
Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, participants from industry, politics and trade unions will meet for the first time on Jan. 30 for the Strategic Dialog on Automotive Industry. Working groups will be formed to present concrete proposals.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU states will discuss how Europe can do more for its security at a special defense summit for the first time. And Mark Rutte makes it clear that the two percent target for arms spending is definitely a thing of the past.
By Stephan Israel
The voluntary Code of Conduct against illegal hate speech will become part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is intended to promote cooperation between platforms and authorities and improve implementation.
By Corinna Visser
The Center for European Policy has analyzed the EU Commission's impact assessment on CO2 fleet legislation. The conclusion: Even if the EU grants manufacturers more flexibility, the climate targets can still be achieved.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission is planning to present a steel action plan in the first half of 2025. Industry and politicians are calling for the Commission to take stronger and faster action against dumping steel from China and potential tariffs from the USA.
By Alex Veit
Donald Trump's inauguration brings new momentum in the EU's free trade talks. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would resume negotiations with Malaysia for a free trade agreement. India is also expressing interest.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Commission has made new requests to Elon Musk's company as part of its investigation into X. It is demanding information on the recommender systems – and access to interfaces.
By Corinna Visser
To make permanent carbon removals more profitable, the EU Commission is considering integrating negative emissions into European emissions trading. A proposal could come in 2026.
By Lukas Knigge
