Last Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on the phone and discussed the gas supply. A spokesperson for the German government confirmed the phone call on Monday at the request of Table.Briefings.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU states will discuss how Europe can do more for its security at a special defense summit for the first time. And Mark Rutte makes it clear that the two percent target for arms spending is definitely a thing of the past.
By Stephan Israel
The voluntary Code of Conduct against illegal hate speech will become part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is intended to promote cooperation between platforms and authorities and improve implementation.
By Corinna Visser
The Center for European Policy has analyzed the EU Commission's impact assessment on CO2 fleet legislation. The conclusion: Even if the EU grants manufacturers more flexibility, the climate targets can still be achieved.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission is planning to present a steel action plan in the first half of 2025. Industry and politicians are calling for the Commission to take stronger and faster action against dumping steel from China and potential tariffs from the USA.
By Alex Veit
Donald Trump's inauguration brings new momentum in the EU's free trade talks. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would resume negotiations with Malaysia for a free trade agreement. India is also expressing interest.
By Marc Winkelmann
Parliament and the Council must appoint a new European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) for the next five years. There are four candidates. The Council's favorite is the Polish incumbent Wojciech Wiewiórowski.
By Corinna Visser
At their closed meeting, the leading Christian Democrats are calling for projects such as the Supply Chain Directive and CSRD to be postponed. They aim to relieve the sluggish economy of reporting obligations.
By Till Hoppe
To make permanent carbon removals more profitable, the EU Commission is considering integrating negative emissions into European emissions trading. A proposal could come in 2026.
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission has made new requests to Elon Musk's company as part of its investigation into X. It is demanding information on the recommender systems – and access to interfaces.
By Corinna Visser
