The fall of Assad leaves Turkey and Qatar as the winners of the turning point in Syria. International diplomacy is pushing for a return to UN Resolution 2254, which provides for a national dialog as the basis for a peaceful transition of power.
By Markus Bickel
Better protection of infrastructure and greater competitiveness were key topics for Volker Wissing at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels. The Digital Minister is calling for more intensive cooperation in Europe and expects to be able to continue the digital dialog with the USA.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission supports environmental NGOs with six-figure sums every year. Contracts that were previously kept secret reveal what the NGOs have to do in return: Lobby parliamentarians and advocate positions, some of which go against Commission positions.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission has instructed TikTok to secure election data. The aim is to investigate manipulation and ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
By Corinna Visser
After the fall of the government, France's president wants a new prime minister and a new government quickly. In addition, the overdue budget is to be approved as quickly as possible.
By Lukas Knigge
The transport ministers have agreed on a common position on the driving license directive. A system will be set up for the exchange of data between member states in the event of driving disqualifications due to traffic offenses.
By Markus Grabitz
A possible compromise in the dispute over the EU armaments fund EDIP has been postponed. Hungary is pushing for a partial agreement, but the debate over funding criteria is dividing the member states. France warns of dependency, Eastern Europe of conflicts with the USA.
By Stephan Israel
An IPCEI for the development of a car without CO2 emissions could be created. The initiative comes from the German government.
By Markus Grabitz
The think tank Bruegel shows four ways to reduce energy prices in Europe. If national interests are put aside in one place or another, costs could fall for everyone.
By Manuel Berkel
The introduction of a global billionaires tax to combat poverty was the consensus at the G20 summit in November. Greenpeace is now proposing a climate component to help the super-rich reduce their ecological footprint.
By Alex Veit
