The EU Commission is proposing an accelerated implementation of the migration pact. In a letter to the heads of state and government, von der Leyen writes that she wants to examine agreements with non-EU countries on readmission centers.
By Redaktion Table
Cyprus has nominated the independent Professor Costas Kadis for the new Commission. Von der Leyen wants to entrust him with the Fisheries and Oceans portfolio.
By Redaktion Table
Disputes over nuclear energy and Russian gas dominate the first regular meeting of energy ministers under the Hungarian Presidency. The outgoing Energy Commissioner makes an emotional appeal to the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission President wants to ensure diversity in her Commission. New Commissioners may therefore no longer fill their cabinets predominantly with nationals. At least 50 percent must be women.
By Till Hoppe
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is breaking with Macron's supply-side policy. He is relying on tax increases to reduce the high deficit. Companies and the wealthy should pay higher taxes.
By Claire Stam
Germany will fund 15 decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries. Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep jobs in the country while establishing new technologies, which is how he justifies the high subsidies for saved emissions.
By Alex Veit
The German government only wants to allow auditors to certify CSRD reports – and could be in breach of European law with this plan, according to one law firm.
By Marc Winkelmann
The government in Warsaw is under pressure from migrants at the border with Belarus. It now wants to temporarily suspend the right of asylum. This has prompted criticism from the EU Commission.
By Redaktion Table
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković warns that not sending a commissioner is tantamount to not existing in Brussels. At the summit with the Western Balkan states, Chancellor Scholz urges the countries to join the EU.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission wants to reform the rules for public procurement in order to create green lead markets and protect innovative European industries. At the same time, the new rules should be WTO-compatible and not overly bureaucratic – a difficult task.
By Marc Winkelmann
