The Minimum Wage Directive has had to be implemented in the EU member states since mid-November. There is now a dispute as to whether this has really been achieved. What the directive has actually achieved is also controversial. But there are also positive effects.
By Alina Leimbach
A study by the think tank Epico Klimainnovation criticizes the green steel seal of the German Steel Federation. It hinders the circular economy and obscures actual CO2 emissions. The industry association disagrees.
By Alex Veit
Ukraine will receive over €4 billion from the EU's new support program. The money is linked to reforms, on which the Commission says progress is being made.
By Redaktion Table
The Hungarian EU Council Presidency is coming to an end. It has made progress on issues such as animal transportation. However, no progress was made in the negotiations on new breeding techniques (NGT).
By Julia Dahm
European scientists conclude: Solar radiation modification could alleviate climate change symptoms, but poses immense risks. The experts are calling for a ban and strict international rules. For environmentalists, this goes too far.
By Lukas Knigge
In the Committee on Budgetary Control, Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin commented on the criticism of contracts between CINEA, the Commission's executive agency, and environmental NGOs. The Commission's review of the contracts had not yet been completed.
By Markus Grabitz
An analysis of the EU Transparency Register shows that the Commission under von der Leyen met significantly less often with interest groups than under Juncker. There are also significant differences between the Commissioners.
By Marc Winkelmann
Following the conclusion of negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, the European Commission is attempting to dispel key points of criticism. Its message: climate, environment and European farmers are sufficiently protected by the deal.
By Till Hoppe
The savings banks have been with him since his youth, and now Jiří Zapletal wants to show that these credit institutions fit in well with the plans of the new EU Commission. He has access to a large network in Brussels and Berlin.
By Silke Wettach
As a speaker in the European Parliament, political neutrality was one of Jaume Duch's most important qualities. As Catalan Foreign Minister, he now has to position himself politically at a time of important change without losing his usual focus: Europe.
By Redaktion Table
