The most important negotiations at this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) revolve around the new global climate finance target. The EU states are pushing for former developing countries such as China and Saudi Arabia to also participate.
By Lukas Knigge
In response to the energy crisis, the EU member states wanted to expand renewables more quickly. Only Denmark implemented the directive on time. The Commission is now initiating infringement proceedings – Germany will probably also miss a second deadline.
By Manuel Berkel
The FPÖ is ahead in all polls and wants to appoint Herbert Kickl as chancellor. However, it is quite possible that there will instead be a coalition of three parties without the participation of the right-wing populists – with the sister party of the German FDP.
By Okan Bellikli
The industry ministers agree with Mario Draghi's analysis. "The time to act is now", they say after the Competitiveness Council. However, when it comes to concrete steps, the ministers manage no more than a minimum consensus.
By Marc Winkelmann
Germany and other countries are pushing for tougher action against Chinese low-cost online retailers such as Shein and Temu. This includes the Digital Services Act and the reform of the customs union.
By Till Hoppe
Roxana Mînzatu has not yet been considered a political heavyweight. However, she is set to play an important role in the upcoming Commission as Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Pensions. Observers are debating whether the hard-working politician can succeed.
By Alina Leimbach
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. However, because he was not accepted as an MEP, he filed a complaint with the ECJ – without success.
By Redaktion Table
Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel has described a possible merger with Commerzbank as a "test case for Europe". In doing so, he is encouraging those who want to push ahead with the capital markets union in the EU. According to information provided on Wednesday, the German government is not planning any defense.
By Redaktion Table
Google has filed a complaint with the EU Commission against Microsoft for alleged anti-competitive behavior. The software company's cloud division is exploiting the dominant market position of the "Windows Server" operating system.
By Redaktion Table
The designated Commission Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy has steadily increased his influence in Brussels and Paris in recent years. Now his mediation skills are in demand in European industrial policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
