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Zwei grüne EU-Profis: Co-Parteichefin Franziska Brantner und Vize Sven Giegold
News | The Greens

Greens want to score points as a European party

The Federal Executive Committee wants to place EU issues more in the foreground. To this end, the parliamentary group and party chairpersons should address the issues “regularly and loudly” in public.

By Till Hoppe

News | Omnibus law

Omnibus sustainability: Legal committee approves compromise

The first law on simplification has cleared its biggest hurdle. The parliamentary compromise – which was hotly disputed until the end – received a majority in the Legal Affairs Committee on Monday. Sustainability reporting and the EU Supply Chain Act will be watered down.

By Lukas Knigge

News | Sanctions

How the EU could increase pressure on Georgia’s pro-Russian government

The Commission must quickly use the new flexible mechanism to revoke visas against Georgian government officials, a delegation from the S&D Group has demanded following a visit to Tbilisi. This is also the expectation of local civil society.

By Stephan Israel

News | Semiconductors

Semiconductor dispute: Dutch government takes over Nexperia

The Dutch government is taking over the Chinese-controlled chip manufacturer Nexperia. This is intended to prevent the transfer of chip expertise. The Chinese parent company Wingtech criticizes this as "political interference".

By Ning Wang and Yi Ling Pan

Feature | Air defense

Drone defense: Why the EU is moving away from the concept of a drone wall

The EU wants to develop drone defenses as part of a 360-degree approach. The Commission will present its roadmap for defense capability 2030 this Thursday. The industry is calling for more commitment and clear guidelines.

By Stephan Israel, Lisa-Martina Klein and Robert Wallenhauer

Talk of the town | Chemical industry

EU Chemicals Regulation: When is REACH coming?

The revision of the REACH regulation was supposed to force the chemical industry to decarbonize. However, it has been delayed for three years out of concern for the competitiveness of companies. Now another postponement is looming.

By Lukas Knigge

News | Ukraine

Russian funds: Council Presidency supports Commission proposal

The EU Commission’s proposal to use the frozen funds of the Russian state bank to provide financial support to Ukraine has received backing from many member states. There is simply a lack of alternatives.

By Janos Allenbach-Ammann

News | Digital Services Act

Age limits: EU Commission investigates Snapchat, Apple and Google

The EU Commission and member states want to better protect minors online. The Commission launches an investigation. The EU digital ministers agree on a joint declaration that calls for better age verification, among other things.

By Corinna Visser