Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for the revision of the CO2 fleet limits is unlikely to shake the targets for 2030 and 2035. However, she could propose instruments to make them more flexible so that the industry can meet the targets.
By Markus Grabitz
Imported steel is to be subject to higher tariffs from 2026. The duty-free import quotas will be almost halved. The EU Commission’s proposal also affects countries with which free trade agreements exist.
By Lukas Bayer and Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag rejects the monitoring of chats without cause, said parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn on Tuesday. Whether the Danish Council Presidency gets its way with its proposal for the CSA Regulation depends on Germany’s approval.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament voted in favor of a reform of the EU mechanism for suspending visa-free travel. This should make it easier to reintroduce the visa requirement.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Parliament protects the immunity of three Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who are in dispute with Viktor Orbán. The vote in favor of the Italian leftist Ilaria Salis was extremely close.
By Redaktion Table
The new AI strategy is intended to support companies and science in the application of AI. In this way, the European Commission wants to strengthen competitiveness and help Europe catch up in the global AI competition.
By Corinna Visser
In 2024, Spain set records in the expansion of renewable energies. Three quarters of its electricity is now CO2-free. Nevertheless, the country is suffering from heat, floods, forest fires and political polarization. And the green transformation remains uncertain because the government has not passed a budget since 2023.
By Isabel Cuesta
The European Commission is considering measures to combat the loss of scrap metal such as steel, aluminum and copper. This would be in line with the expectations of manufacturers. Their suppliers are not happy about this.
By Alex Veit
The conservatives in the EU Parliament have defined their digital policy positions. The paper was adopted by the group on Monday.
By Corinna Visser
On Oct. 7, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) will make a decision that could have a profound impact on the digital landscape. At stake is the future of an established business model that provides millions of users with access to digital content – and enables sustainable financing for media companies and digital services.
By Bernd Nauen
