The EU Parliament has adopted a new framework agreement with the Commission. It replaces the 2010 agreement and strengthens the rights of the Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag emphasizes the importance of EU enlargement and calls on member states to explain this to their populations. He advocates pragmatic solutions, such as waiving veto rights, and sees Germany in a leadership role.
By Stephan Israel
The Greens see the parliamentary compromise as a move away from the indiscriminate mass surveillance of chat content. However, the extension of the exemption from the ePrivacy Regulation yet another interim step.
By Corinna Visser
The shadow rapporteurs have agreed to the rapporteurs’ compromise proposal. It will be put to the committees for a vote next week. The plenary session is scheduled to make a decision on March 26.
By Corinna Visser
The German government is considering establishing a strategic gas reserve. A Dutch gas company is urging European governments to examine a seemingly simple solution to this problem as soon as possible. However, it does involve risks.
By Manuel Berkel
The representatives advocate for more dialog on the Arctic as well as digital trade agreements. They also want to see stronger cooperation under the CETA agreement.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The EU Climate Advisory Council is proposing a pricing system for agricultural emissions. At the same time, climate-damaging subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy are to be phased out.
By Julia Dahm
A huge number of young people applied before the deadline to sit the AD-5 administrator competition on March 10. A total of 1,490 positions will be filled.
By Markus Grabitz
The Philippines has ambitious goals for its trade relations and wants to conclude negotiations with the EU on a free trade agreement by mid-2025.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Fragmented defense markets mean Europe pays up to 30% more. In an own-initiative report to be put to the vote on Wednesday, Parliament calls for greater integration and efficiency in the procurement of defense equipment.
By Stephan Israel
