The EPP, S D, Renew and Greens want to support Ursula von der Leyen in the first session of the new European Parliament. The political groups are currently formulating their political demands for the parliamentary term to the Commission. An overview.
By Markus Grabitz
The German government is hoping for private investments in the decarbonization of steel production. The Left party and Germanwatch fear job losses if the state does not continue to subsidize the transformation.
By Alex Veit
From 2025, the EU regulation requires companies to prove their products do not contribute to deforestation. However, some important foundations for the implementation are still missing – and the EPP Group is calling for a postponement of its application in its priorities for the coming legislative period.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Helsinki wants to push back refugees at the border with Russia without examining their asylum applications – even though comparatively few people seeking protection are arriving. To this end, the controversial pushbacks are to be legalized. Finland is facing criminal proceedings from Brussels as a result.
By Viktor Funk
€40 billion a year for Ukraine in the long term – that was NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg's plan. However, the member states are not playing along.
By Redaktion Table
Europe's largest industry association is calling for additional measures to combat high energy prices. Business Europe also wants changes in environmental law and the recognition of blue hydrogen from natural gas.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament's administration is proposing new regulations for travel by committees, subcommittees and delegations. The political groups are not entirely in agreement and want to deviate from the proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
Bulgaria still does not have a new government following the new elections in June. The pro-Western prime minister nominated by the election winner did not receive a majority. Is another new election looming?
By Redaktion Table
After lengthy negotiations, the Commission says yes: Lufthansa may take over the Italian state-owned airline ITA Airways. However, approval is subject to certain conditions.
By Redaktion Table
The parliamentary administration proposes a maximum number of own-initiative reports that a committee and a subcommittee can have in progress at the same time. The proposal still has to be discussed and agreed by the group leaders.
By Markus Grabitz
