The 22 participants from the industry presented their positions at the start of the Strategic Dialogue. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen now wants results quickly. They are to be presented by Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas as early as March 5.
By Markus Grabitz
In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) financed dual-use projects worth one billion euros. This figure is set to double in 2025. Expanding the mandate to include defense projects is not a priority for the EIB.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Commission sees no cause for concern with regard to food safety when importing beef from Brazil – despite recently discovered loopholes in the control system there.
By Julia Dahm
Is the five-point plan compatible with EU law and the ongoing CEAS reform? Opinions differ widely in the Council and Parliament. Luxembourg has announced its objection. The EU Commission does not want to commit itself.
By Eric Bonse
The EU wants to impose tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, thus giving in to a demand from local fertilizer manufacturers. Nevertheless, the latter are not satisfied with the proposal.
By Julia Dahm
In its Competitiveness Compass, the Commission shies away from politically difficult industrial policy decisions. Politicians and associations react with benevolence.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU wants to implement a 16th sanctions package by the third anniversary of the Russian war of aggression. Further tankers in the Russian shadow fleet and aluminum are to be subject to punitive measures, but not liquid gas.
By Stephan Israel
A Council of Europe commission partially supports the far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu in his criticism of the invalidated election in Romania. At the same time, trust in the EU and NATO is growing in the country with nationalist tendencies, according to a survey.
By Frank Stier
The EPP criticizes the Greens and Social Democrats for voting against or abstaining in the budget committee on the construction of a new headquarters for Frontex. The Greens find the building too expensive, while the S Ds would rather spend money on politics.
By Stephan Israel
The EU and Jordan have signed an agreement for a new partnership. Ursula von der Leyen promised three billion euros for the many refugees in the country and Jordan's geopolitical role.
By Redaktion Table
