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
Sustainable aviation fuels could make air travel more sustainable. However, experts say that the blending rates are still low and the framework conditions for the ramp-up are not yet optimal.
By Lukas Knigge
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has not succeeded in forming a new group in the European Parliament. The ECR Group has already been constituted.
By Redaktion Table
The European super election year continues: On Thursday, the United Kingdom will elect a new parliament. After fourteen years of Tory-led governments and Brexit, all polls indicate an absolute majority for Labour. This presents opportunities for a renewal of EU-UK cooperation, particularly in foreign and security policy – if both sides show flexibility.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Decade report shows that the EU is making progress in the digital transformation. However, there are still deficits in digital skills, high-quality connectivity, and the use of AI and cloud technologies.
By Corinna Visser
Germany and Poland are moving closer together on the issue of aid payments to victims of the German occupation. Both governments also want to work closely together on defense.
By Redaktion Table
In today's Opinion, Linda Kalcher and Neil Makaroff, directors of the Strategic Perspectives think tank, argue for a strong role for Germany in the development of a new European industrial strategy. The "economic powerhouse of Europe" could use its knowledge in a targeted manner for the benefit of the entire EU.
By Redaktion Table
The German CSRD Implementation Act continues to be delayed. It is therefore uncertain when companies will have clarity about their obligations when reporting on sustainability issues.
By Marc Winkelmann
The portfolios of the committees in the EU Parliament may be redistributed. The Environment Committee (ENVI), among others, could lose some of its competencies.
By Lukas Knigge
Not enough money for electrification, too much for fossil fuels – experts continue to give EU climate policy a poor report card. There have only been small improvements in individual areas.
By Lukas Knigge
