The Philippines has ambitious goals for its trade relations and wants to conclude negotiations with the EU on a free trade agreement by mid-2025.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Fragmented defense markets mean Europe pays up to 30% more. In an own-initiative report to be put to the vote on Wednesday, Parliament calls for greater integration and efficiency in the procurement of defense equipment.
By Stephan Israel
The Commission presents a new package on investment and citizen energy, and Ursula von der Leyen changes course on nuclear policy. Meanwhile, short-term responses to rising energy prices focus increasingly on emissions trading.
By Manuel Berkel
Christel Delberghe rejects proposals for extended protection for large food manufacturers, whom she criticizes them for fragmenting the EU single market through regional supply restrictions.
By Julia Dahm
Daniel Caspary (CDU) has left the European Parliament. His replacement candidate won a direct mandate in the state elections in Baden-Württemberg, which he has accepted.
By Markus Grabitz
In light of tensions with the US and China, the EU is seeking to diversity its trading partners. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with twelve members and accounting for 13% of global GDP, could play an important role in this.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The drastic rise in oil prices is causing concern among businesses and consumers. US President Trump announced the lifting of sanctions in an attempt to calm the markets. The EU is alarmed.
By Redaktion Table
At the EU Ambassadors’ Conference, Council President António Costa took a different position on foreign policy to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. While Costa is pushing for compliance with international law, von der Leyen believes that the old world order is history.
By Stephan Israel
Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz attacks Chancellor Merz for failing to defend Spain against criticism from US President Donald Trump. But the government in Madrid also has domestic political motives.
By Isabel Cuesta
The report on adapting copyright law to the development of generative AI aims to reconcile the protection of intellectual property rights with innovation. The Commission is due to review the existing directive in the summer.
By Corinna Visser
