At the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, discussions revolve around negotiation scenarios and possible security guarantees for Ukraine – and signals to future US President Trump.
By Stephan Israel
The right-wing and left-wing opposition parties in the French National Assembly brought down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier this evening with a vote of no confidence. President Emmanuel Macron is now under enormous pressure to find a new head of government.
By Claire Stam
In the debate surrounding nuclear fusion funding, proponents cite the energy hunger of the future. Experts from several scientific academies have concluded that a sufficient energy supply does not require a baseload.
By Tim Gabel
Exemptions for alternative fuels, a review of CO2 fleet legislation: The EPP is positioning itself with demands to the Commission on the crisis-ridden automotive industry – shortly before the start of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of the sector. The paper is to be adopted by the parliamentary group on Tuesday.
By Markus Grabitz
Now that Ursula von der Leyen has revised the mission letters for the College, the Greens are claiming key changes for themselves. Meanwhile, the Commission plans to present its Clean Industrial Deal on Feb. 26.
By Manuel Berkel
The EPP has failed in its attempt to achieve substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Parliament and the Council agreed on a mere postponement of the rules. The Christian Democrats want to learn from this – and take a more tactical approach in similar cases in the future.
By Redaktion Table
The Council of Europe has lowered the wolf's protection status, which is a prerequisite for the EU to adapt the species protection law in the Habitats Directive.
By Markus Grabitz
Sector-specific ex-ante regulation in the telecoms market is working, says Michaela Schröder from VZBV. Vice President Henna Virkkunen should therefore focus on a consumer-friendly agenda that strengthens competition and ensures net neutrality.
By Experts Table.Briefings
TikTok representatives were to report to the Internal Market Committee on how the platform minimizes risks before elections. The parliamentarians were dissatisfied with the result and also demanded more commitment from the Commission.
By Corinna Visser
Europe wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and is even aiming to remove more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than it emits. Some researchers are now calling for a specific target for 2055 and corresponding adjustments to the EU Climate Law.
By Lukas Knigge
