Kaja Kallas commented calmly on the reports about an alleged US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine. This could not work as long as Ukraine and Europe were not involved. The EU would continue to pursue its own plan.
By Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Denis Trubetskoy
The EU is discussing new strategies against the Russian shadow fleet. Poland proposes targeting the entire ecosystem, including ports, insurers and refineries. A discussion paper by Kaja Kallas is also under consideration in the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
The Council has positioned itself on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains. In addition to postponing the law by one year, member states are calling for the Commission to propose a revision in April.
By Markus Grabitz
The European General Court has ruled that Amazon, with more than 45 million users in the EU, must comply with the stricter rules of the Digital Services Act. The court thus dismissed a complaint by Amazon.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU Commission wants to disburse EUR 156 million to Tanzania. Elections were held in the East African country in October in an atmosphere of repression. The results are considered fraudulent and the opposition leader is in prison.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission has announced a Digital Package with two omnibus proposals to reduce bureaucracy and simplify regulations. While business associations welcome the simplifications, consumer advocates warn of a data protection rollback.
By Corinna Visser
Europe is at a critical juncture: The EU wants to amend the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) — this is essential because Europe’s cybersecurity architecture is in danger of collapsing under its own regulatory weight.
By Norbert Pohlmann
The President of the Eurogroup will be taking up a post at the World Bank and has therefore resigned from political offer with immediate effect. The Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has taken over on an interim basis.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Following talks in Beijing, the Netherlands has relinquished state control of chip manufacturer Nexperia. Nevertheless, the company must inform the Ministry of Economic Affairs about the transfer of intellectual property or critical production facilities in future.
By Leonardo Pape
