Following renewed and sometimes violent protests by farmers around the Agriculture Council in Brussels, the EU countries will vote on free trade with Ukraine on Wednesday. The vote is likely to be close, as several countries call for further protective measures for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
Boost for green investments: The Inflation Reduction Act, which has been criticized by the EU, is allowing billions to flow into new technologies in the USA. By selling their IRA tax credits, companies gain even faster access to liquidity.
By Redaktion Table
European shipping has been part of the European emissions trading system since the beginning of the year. Initially, there were concerns from the industry that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue unchecked emissions. It is now apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lukas Knigge
Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann accuses the EU Commission of creating more bureaucracy instead of reducing it. The reporting obligations are an example of this.
By Redaktion Table
Less waste exports to third countries and more waste recycling within the EU instead – the EU environment ministers want to strengthen the circular economy and combat pollution.
By Redaktion Table
If we do it right, the new Payment Services Directive PSD3 can lead to more innovation and growth. We should not let this opportunity pass us by, says Julia Kowalski, Head of Public Policy Germany at Stripe.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission intends to become a partner of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). Climate advocates see this step as signaling a departure from fossil fuels.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU is spending €600 million on twelve fire-fighting aircraft as part of the rescEU civil protection program. The aircraft will go to six different EU member states.
By Corinna Visser
He has been the black sheep for quite some time, and now EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has also become a "lame duck". There are two main reasons why the Polish PiS politician has hardly anything to say in Brussels.
By Julia Dahm
Following the UN Security Council's resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, top representatives of the EU welcomed the decision. The USA abstained.
By Redaktion Table
