In order to comply with the stricter EU fleet limits for new cars, many car manufacturers are relying on alliances – for example with the US company Tesla.
By Redaktion Table
Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky is no longer seeking to run for the Bundestag. After other candidates came forward to run against controversial Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar, Lagodinsky withdrew his candidacy.
By Markus Grabitz
Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has rejected an early amendment to the CO2 legislation for cars and light commercial vehicles. He also commented on calls for a short-term weakening.
By Manuel Berkel
Before the coalition negotiations begin, FPÖ leader Kickl warns the conservative ÖVP against "tricks and obstructionism". His party is also prepared for new elections.
By Redaktion Table
In order to obtain more environmental policy commitments from the Mercosur states, the EU Commission agreed to a compensation mechanism in the dispute settlement procedure. Its scope of application remains controversial, particularly with regard to the deforestation regulation and CBAM.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Bulgarian electricity price was raised significantly at the beginning of the year – by nine percent. The country blames this on Ukraine's energy requirements. The EU Commission has rejected this.
By Frank Stier
A planned meeting on gas supplies has been canceled. The Slovakian government announced that Kyiv had refused to participate. The Commission is now looking for a new date.
By Redaktion Table
At the start of 2025, Swiss researchers will once again have full access to the EU's research framework program, Horizon Europe. It remains unclear whether they will also be allowed to participate in FP10 from 2028. The agreement would first have to pass a referendum.
By Tim Gabel
The Brussels Institute for Geopolitics think tank wants to make the European Union fit for a multipolar world. Co-founder Luuk van Middelaar knows the EU from the inside.
By Redaktion Table
A man armed with a knife has tried to gain access to the official residence of the Belgian head of government. The military police stopped him.
By Redaktion Table
