Because Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler changed her mind at the last minute, the Nature Restoration Act was finally passed by the Council yesterday, Monday. Gewessler's vote drew the ire of her coalition partner. Decisions have also been made on the Soil Monitoring Act and the Waste Framework Directive.
By Claire Stam
Historian Krzysztof Ruchniewicz is Poland's new Commissioner for German-Polish Cooperation. Following the change of government in Warsaw, there are signs of further easing in relations with Berlin.
By Manuel Berkel
One of Europe's most renowned climate researchers is calling on European decision-makers to adhere to scientific findings on climate change even after the European elections.
By Lukas Knigge
It must be possible to discuss readjustments to the Green Deal without throwing the entire regulation overboard, says Jens Geier. Similar to Enrico Letta, the long-standing SPD MEP is therefore calling for an "Implementing Office" for the next legislature.
By Manuel Berkel
Change at Germany's largest European political network: Anna-Maija Mertens succeeds Linn Selle.
By Till Hoppe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced another peace summit in Switzerland – "in a few months." Although he did not specify who would host it and who would take part, Zelenskiy clarified that he wants to hold talks with Russia with international support.
By Viktor Funk
The law on the restoration of nature, which is controversial among farmers, could surprisingly clear the final hurdle on Monday. Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler announced her approval on Sunday, citing the risk of flooding as one of the reasons.
By Manuel Berkel
The weakening of Emmanuel Macron and the coalition government is one of the worst news of these European elections. It is no coincidence that the propaganda work of internationally networked, anti-democratic forces is particularly focused on these countries ahead of the elections to the Bundestag and the French presidency. This gives rise to a mandate for the pro-European forces in the EU Parliament.
By Redaktion Table
Before the election, the Greens set clear conditions for cooperation with the EPP. After the election defeat, they are now literally begging to be included in the informal coalition talks. Behind this is a plan.
By Lukas Knigge
