Now that Ursula von der Leyen has revised the mission letters for the College, the Greens are claiming key changes for themselves. Meanwhile, the Commission plans to present its Clean Industrial Deal on Feb. 26.
By Manuel Berkel
The Brussels authority wants to make billions available to promote batteries for EU cars and renewable hydrogen. The money is to come from the innovation fund.
By Marion Bergermann
The EPP has failed in its attempt to achieve substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Parliament and the Council agreed on a mere postponement of the rules. The Christian Democrats want to learn from this – and take a more tactical approach in similar cases in the future.
By Redaktion Table
The Council of Europe has lowered the wolf's protection status, which is a prerequisite for the EU to adapt the species protection law in the Habitats Directive.
By Markus Grabitz
People should be better protected against the dangers of passive smoking and vaping outdoors. This was decided by the EU health ministers. The member states are now to adopt measures.
By Markus Grabitz
The new Commissioners have officially been in office since Dec. 1. It is now also largely clear who will head their cabinet. Get an overview at Table.Briefings.
By Till Hoppe
The negotiations between the Council and Parliament on the postponement of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are entering their second and probably final round. The chances of reaching an agreement have improved significantly since the first meeting.
By Julia Dahm
The Internship Directive is intended to significantly improve standards for interns in the EU. However, for many countries, the plan goes too far. The Commissioner, on the other hand, wants a more ambitious text.
By Alina Leimbach
After the parliamentary elections in Romania, it is to be expected that the pro-Western forces will form a coalition. However, the elections show that the country's clear positioning on the side of the EU and NATO is no longer unanimously shared by the population.
By Frank Stier
