How can the EU remain capable of acting in the long term despite the differing interests of the member states? In today's Opinion, Christian Calliess outlines the idea of a core union that is defined by the EU Single Market. Countries that would like to see more integration could join together to form pioneer groups.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU wants to include the extraction and processing of critical raw materials in the green taxonomy. The need for transformation stands against environmental damage. The Sustainable Finance Platform proposes compromises.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A monitoring report shows which targets of the European Commission's action plan "Zero Pollution of Air, Water and Soil" are unlikely to be achieved. This could affect more than half of the EU targets for these areas by 2030. To remedy the situation, EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall wants to take greater account of the targets in legislation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Following Donald Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian president, the defense ministers of five major NATO countries have emphasized their solidarity with Ukraine. They plan to meet again on March 12 to discuss strengthening European security.
By Redaktion Table
Just in time for the special summit, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents options on how the armaments efforts of the member states could be supported. An instrument based on the model of the SURE program is to play an important role in this.
By Stephan Israel
Trump's administration is shutting down portals with information on the effects of climate change on American agriculture. Resistance is now forming.
By julian heissler
At the Strategic Dialog on the steel industry, trade unions and industry want concrete statements on how the EU Commission intends to help the sector out of the crisis. The Commission's concept paper only touches on key topics.
By Alex Veit
Car manufacturers do not have to comply with the stricter carbon fleet limits as early as 2025. However, if they do meet them, they will have to do even better in the following years. The Commission wants to make this proposal this month in order to avert fines of up to €16 billion for failing to meet climate targets.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen wants to achieve fair conditions for farmers through mirror clauses for imported goods. However, the plans could lead to distortions in international agricultural trade, complains Martin Courbier, Managing Director of the agricultural trade association Der Agrarhandel.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission wants to apply domestic standards to imported agricultural goods. This is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of local agriculture. But to justify the move under trade law, the Brussels authority has to get creative.
By Julia Dahm
