EU Council President António Costa and Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas begin their term of office with a symbolically important visit to Kyiv. They want to make rapid progress with the accession negotiations, said Costa.
By Redaktion Table
At the start of the new Commission's work, FDP politicians Michael Link and Thomas Hacker formulate political priorities that are crucial for Europe's future. The reduction of bureaucratic hurdles, the conclusion of free trade agreements – and targeted offers to the future US government under Donald Trump – are key.
By Redaktion Table
Denmark wants to take a step closer to its climate targets with a tax on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming. Copenhagen hopes to become a role model – but in Brussels and Berlin, there is currently little to suggest that this will happen.
By Julia Dahm
As Germany and France were unable to agree on a wording on clean technologies, the Council did not adopt a joint declaration on competitiveness.
By Marc Winkelmann
In the coming years, the government in Georgia does not want to negotiate accession with the EU or accept budget subsidies from Brussels. The announcement was immediately followed by protests – including from the president.
By Redaktion Table
A resolution in the European Parliament calling for a ban on outdoor smoking and vaping did not receive a majority. The Christian Democrats did not support the motion. On Tuesday, the Council will vote on a recommendation to the member states with similar content.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany should have transposed the NIS 2 and CER directives into national law by mid-October. This concerns network security and the analogous resilience of critical facilities. But because this has not happened, Brussels is now taking action.
By Corinna Visser
Following the announcement of the bankruptcy proceedings of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, a broad coalition is mobilizing to support the European battery industry. The new Commission is being called upon to act quickly.
By Marc Winkelmann
In an open letter, seven EU member states have called on the European Commission to focus more on the competitiveness of the European automotive industry and less on the speed of decarbonization.
By Lukas Knigge
There is great relief in Brussels at the end of the Charles Michel era. With António Costa as the future EU Council President, things can only get better. The Portuguese promises a new style and better cooperation in the European quarter.
By Stephan Israel
