The deal between the EU and Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship is within reach. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce the political agreement with Federal President Viola Amherd in Bern on Saturday. But an agreement has already failed once.
By Stephan Israel
The events surrounding the election in Romania tipped the scales. The Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok under the DSA. Among other things, it is taking a closer look at the recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.
By Lukas Knigge
Turkey will receive more money from the EU for refugee management. Von der Leyen promised one billion euros. Erdoğan and von der Leyen apparently did not agree on the further development of Syria and the Middle East.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Parliament has confirmed the trilogue result on the anti-deforestation regulation: The new rules will be postponed, but their content will not be changed.
By Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has elected lawyer Teresa Anjinho as the new Ombudswoman. The Portuguese will take office in February. She succeeds the Irishwoman Emily O'Reilly, who has shaped the office.
By Marion Bergermann
The German government has sent demands to the EU Commission to reduce companies' reporting obligations. Above all, they should be given more time and have to report fewer data points.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission has criticized Germany for checking many of the qualifications of EU migrant workers, even though this is unnecessary. Infringement proceedings have now been opened. In addition to Germany, several other countries are also affected.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU Commission is still not releasing the frozen cohesion funds for Hungary.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission awards the contract for the development of a satellite-based communication system. The Spacerise consortium, led by the satellite operators Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, is to build and operate Iris².
By Corinna Visser
