The German EU ambassador voted in favor of the Commission's proposal to lower the international protection status of the wolf. This resulted in the necessary qualified majority. In future, the wolf will no longer be considered a "strictly protected" species, but a "protected" species.
By Markus Grabitz
By 2025, manufacturers could have to pay €15 billion in fines to the EU for failing to meet the climate targets for new vehicles. The industry and more and more politicians are therefore calling for the EU legislation to be reviewed in 2025 rather than 2026.
By Markus Grabitz
In a letter to the EU Commission, Sweden and Finland demand that the Rule of Law mechanism (RoL mechanism) should also monitor other EU values and cover the entire EU budget.
By Marc Winkelmann
Due to the opposition of Green Minister Steffi Lemke, there was no majority in the Council of Ministers for a long time to restrict the protected status of the wolf. Now she is giving up her resistance. This allows the Commission to pursue an amendment to the Bern Convention.
By Markus Grabitz
France's new conservative interior minister wants to enforce various tightening measures in migration policy. Germany receives praise from him in one respect.
By Redaktion Table
The deforestation regulation should actually take effect at the turn of the year. However, in a letter to Commission President von der Leyen, the EPP leader pleads for a longer delay. Von der Leyen wants to react soon.
By Till Hoppe
Up to nine EU Commissioners will be responsible for regulating the automotive industry in the next mandate. It is not always entirely clear which Commissioner is responsible for which dossier.
By Lukas Knigge
The designated transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas is assigned to the right-wing camp of Nea Dimokratia. With this nomination, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis is probably trying to prevent a split from this wing.
By Silke Wettach
Critical security situation, corruption and Russian disinformation: Moldova is facing many challenges. In four weeks' time, the republic will decide whether it will look towards Russia or Europe in the future.
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