Cyprus has put forward a candidate for the future EU Commission. Costas Kadis was environment and agriculture minister, but has also held the education portfolio.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson is calling for more support for Ukraine's electricity supply. Companies could, for example, train installers for PV systems.
By Manuel Berkel
The political crisis in Bulgaria is deepening. A new parliamentary election has to be postponed and the formation of an interim cabinet is proving difficult.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is concerned about the growing threat of Chinese cyberattacks against German institutions. In a detailed analysis of leaked data records, the Agency now describes the close links between the Chinese government and private hacking companies and hopes for much greater vigilance in Germany.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
With the entry into force of the hard-fought EU renaturation law, EU member states now have two years to submit their national action plans.
By Redaktion Table
As part of its proceedings under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU Commission is demanding answers from Meta regarding the shutdown of the Crowdtangle analysis tool. The tool helped to identify false information and its distribution patterns.
By Marc Winkelmann
The head of the EU representation in Malta has died at the age of 43 after a short illness.
By Marc Winkelmann
Will aid to Ukraine be cut? According to a media report, Minister Christian Lindner has imposed a freeze on orders for weapons intended for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Minister Robert Habeck recalls a promise that the German government made to the country invaded by Russia.
By Stefan Braun
Ursula von der Leyen has chosen affordable housing as a key issue – and wants to adapt the law on state aid to achieve this. Tenants' associations hope for broader support, but real estate associations warn of distortions.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU Deforestation Regulation comes into force at the end of the year. It is intended to prevent importing and exporting products associated with illegal deforestation. Critics fear disproportionately high hurdles for producers and traders. Human rights and environmental protection organizations see many myths in circulation.
By Lukas Knigge
