The member states have rejected any weakening of the rules on industrial AI in the AI omnibus. In doing so, the Council is deliberately heading towards an open conflict with the Parliament in the trilogue.
By Corinna Visser
A solution for securing the Strait of Hormuz may soon be in sight. Rather than relying on an EU or UN mandate, it may come down to a coalition of the willing.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Commission aims to limit price increases and ensure supply through greater coordination among EU member states. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra expressed skepticism about the possibility of a swift reform of the kerosene tax.
By Manuel Berkel
Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects to be given the green light to open negotiating clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th package of sanctions, the Ukrainian president hopes to capitalize on current momentum.
By Stephan Israel
After the European Commission had moved forward with its draft timeline for single market integration, which included tight deadlines and far-reaching demands, the Council of the European Union is now scaling back expectations. This is evident from a draft document obtained by Table.Briefings.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Nearly a year ago, Norbert Lins (CDU) and two fellow party members called on the Commission President to ensure a higher proportion of biofuels would be offered at gas stations. Ursula von der Leyen has now responded.
By Markus Grabitz
Bavarian manufacturer BMW is making recommendations on fleet regulations. Without further measures, the EU will fail to meet its goal of having electric vehicles account for 90% of new cars by 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
Since the fall, right-wing and far-right parties have stopped gaining ground in the polls. Nevertheless, together they would still win 30 more seats than in the June 2024 European elections.
By Manuel Müller
A debate that had originally been scheduled for mid-April is now planned for May 29.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Contrary to some claims, a new study shows that customers are reaping the cost benefits from renewable energy. However, despite progress in renewable energy, Germany is bucking the trend.
By Manuel Berkel
