The EU wants to spend significantly more money on defense, security, and Europe's role on the world stage. Almost EUR 400 billion are also new for a crisis mechanism so that the association of states can react better to unexpected events.
By Stephan Israel
Three months after the blackout in Spain and Portugal, the European electricity grid operators are making suggestions for improving the security of supply.
By Manuel Berkel
Research and innovation are to be more closely interlinked and supported with more money. This is shown by the EU Commission's proposal for the new competitiveness fund.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The authority is taking up a key demand from industry, which fears for its competitiveness in the global market. The new EU climate target of a 90 percent reduction in emissions by 2040, on the other hand, has not gone down well with industry everywhere.
By Lukas Knigge
Social Democrats, Liberals, and Greens have failed in their attempt to fast-track the update of the EU Climate Law, bypassing the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. The failure is largely attributed to opposition from the European People’s Party (EPP), which is now facing sharp criticism.
By Lukas Knigge
Expectations for the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing are low. Growing trade disputes, the war in Ukraine and new transatlantic alliances are putting relations to the test. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Europe also failed to bring about any rapprochement.
By Amelie Richter, Till Hoppe, Stephan Israel
Following Wang Yi's Europe visit, Beijing has announced import restrictions on European medical technology and tariffs on brandy.
By Manuel Liu
Have institutional investors driven up housing prices? Or are overly strict financing regulations actually worsening the housing crisis? The EU Parliament’s housing committee saw heated debate on the issue.
By Alina Leimbach
At their first joint appearance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set out clear positions – bringing Berlin closer to the EU’s line. Despite a polite diplomatic tone, it became evident that differences remain on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
