Mercosur: Council votes in favor of protective measures for farmers
The clauses can now be published in the Official Journal of the EU and enter into force.
By Antonia Zimmermann
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The clauses can now be published in the Official Journal of the EU and enter into force.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Negotiators from the EU institutions have agreed on a slimmed-down list of prohibited meat names for plant-based substitute products. An agreement has also been reached on the requirement for written contracts in agriculture.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission is planning measures to strengthen citizen energy. The aim is to ease the financial burden on households by enabling people to have their own solar power systems and energy communities. But it is concerned about aggressive online advertising.
By Manuel Berkel
In 2025, in its role as Trusted Flagger under the DSA, the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) reported 60 suspected illegal content items. Many platforms were slow to respond, rejected the reports, or did not provide any feedback. The association is calling for clear standards and stronger oversight.
By Corinna Visser
In its new gender equality strategy for the next five years, the Commission focuses on forms of violence on the internet. It also addresses the controversial issue of a Europe-wide definition of rape.
By Marion Bergermann
The European automotive industry is calling on lawmakers to lower the carbon emission targets for passenger cars, delivery vans, and heavy commercial vehicles for 2030 and 2035. It says the Commission’s proposals are unrealistic.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel
With the Council’s approval, the European Union’s climate target for 2040 has now been formally adopted. A study by the University of Graz shows how member states could distribute their contributions to emissions reduction across regions according to principles of fairness.
By Lukas Bayer
Experts from EU governments have been discussing oil and gas supplies. Read Table.Briefings to find out what will happen in the coming days.
By Manuel Berkel
After months of wrangling, the Commission has presented its “Lex China” aimed at defending European industry. The Industrial Accelerator Act involves trading partners, but leaves room for new negotiations.
By Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz
Europe’s investment in innovative renewable energies is patchy. While Denmark, Ireland, Italy and Spain are presenting concrete concepts for implementing the EU’s 5% target, Germany is lagging behind.
By Lukas Knigge