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
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
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
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
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 EU and Mexico have concluded negotiations for a renewal of the global agreement. An amendment to the energy chapter had delayed the conclusion for years. The Commission pushed through lower agricultural import quotas and protection against Chinese EVs.
By Marc Winkelmann
As Chief Executive of the VKU, Ingbert Liebing is responsible for over 1,500 companies in the municipal sector. Why municipal utilities are a German specialty and what challenges this entails in the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Kyiv and Brussels should take more time than previously planned to negotiate new trade rules, demands Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Vitaly Koval. He wants to extend the temporary tariff reductions, which are unpopular with European farmers, until 2027.
By Julia Dahm
The new ACEA President Ola Källenius is calling on Commission President von der Leyen to ensure that manufacturers do not have to pay any penalties for failing to meet the 2025 climate targets. In addition, the CO2 fleet limits for cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles should be corrected by 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
