Opposition politicians María Corina Machado and Eduardo González Urrutia from Venezuela are to receive this year's EU Parliament Sakharov Prize. The decision was made with votes from the EPP, ECR and the two far-right political groups PfE and ESN.
By Markus Grabitz
Will a third state soon be directly involved in the Russian-Ukrainian war? The EU states strongly condemn the new military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. A reaction will follow, they said in a statement on Thursday evening.
By Viktor Funk
Engineer Thomas Speidel receives the German Environmental Award on Sunday. The jury recognizes the developer of innovative fast-charging stations as a pioneer for electromobility, climate action and a comprehensive energy transition.
By Carsten Hübner
Norway is popular among wind energy investors. However, indigenous reindeer herders fear for their pastures and are taking the matter to court. A legal dispute that also has significance for German ESG investments.
By Lukas Bayer
On Sunday, Bulgarians will vote for their parliament for the seventh time in three and a half years. It is uncertain whether they will vote for a way out of political stagnation in this election.
By Frank Stier
More money for young people and to deal with natural disasters: MEPs have a long wish list for next year's budget. However, the EU states want to tighten their belts.
By Redaktion Table
In times of crisis, the member states have pumped massive amounts of state aid into their economies. Nevertheless, the Commission has reduced its monitoring of aid, criticizes the European Court of Auditors. Germany in particular is in the spotlight.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament has voted by a large majority in favor of the accelerated procedure for postponing the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR). Criticism has come from the Greens.
By Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has adopted its opinion on the employment guidelines of the member states. Key points are minimum income, pension systems and parental leave.
By Alina Leimbach
Member states have until Nov. 15 to implement the Minimum Wage Directive. According to the European Trade Union Confederation, only a minority have done so to date.
By Alina Leimbach
