For weeks, farmers have been protesting in the EU, sometimes violently, against environmental regulations and too much bureaucracy, among other things. Now the EU Commission is taking a further step towards them.
By Redaktion Table
Negotiations between Bern and Brussels on a new basis for bilateral relations begin today. In Switzerland, however, the opponents of a deal with the EU still have the upper hand at the second attempt.
By Stephan Israel
Germany and several other member states abstained from the highly controversial project. However, the Belgian Council Presidency managed to persuade Italy and France to change their minds – and thus achieve the necessary majority in the Council.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Member States adopted the EU Packaging Regulation by a large majority. The German government also agreed at the last minute but expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
The Malte Gallée case continues to occupy the Green Group in the European Parliament. There are doubts about the rules that the Greens adopted in 2019 to prevent harassment. Confidentiality protection was so strong that it was impossible to clarify the allegations.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament reports an agreement in the dispute over common transparency standards for the EU institutions. However, the EPP does not support the compromise and the Council wants to remain outside for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The Croatian parliament has dissolved, clearing the way for new elections. These could take place on April 14 at the earliest.
By Redaktion Table
Ahead of his visit to Berlin today, Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron defended his statements on ground troops in Ukraine on Thursday evening. He also took a swipe at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Gabriel Bub
The Digital Services Act also applies to online marketplaces – and one particularly controversial one has now attracted the attention of the EU Commission: the Chinese provider AliExpress.
By Falk Steiner
