EU finance ministers disagree on how to achieve a capital markets union. At the same time, political pressure is increasing to find a European solution to close the investment gap in Europe. A new discussion about European debt is foreseeable.
By Marc Winkelmann
The German government only welcomes parts of the White Paper presented by Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton. Volker Wissing's Digital Ministry, which is in charge of the White Paper, has voiced clear criticism. Two of the Commission's ideas in particular have met with resistance.
By Falk Steiner
Just before the elections in Russia in mid-March, Russian troops report territorial gains in Ukraine. However, the situation at the front has actually stalled. Both sides are struggling for more ammunition and replenishment of soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
The trilogue agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act was adopted by the Parliament's Industry Committee on Thursday. The VDMA criticizes insufficient consideration of the industrial value chain and has demands for implementation.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission plans to conduct a large-scale survey of all farmers to identify unnecessary bureaucracy. It aims to relax further conditionality requirements, particularly for livestock farmers reducing their herds.
By Markus Grabitz
The ECR and ID groups have introduced extensive amendments to the renaturation law. If these are adopted, it likely means the end of the legislative process in this term.
By Claire Stam
Green politician Anna Lührmann criticizes the FDP's blocking attitude towards the Supply Chain Act and other initiatives, warning that Germany's influence in the EU could be jeopardized – and calls on the coalition partner to instead work together to promote Europe.
By Marc Winkelmann
Not Paris, Madrid or Dublin – Frankfurt will be the home of the new European Union Anti-Money Laundering Agency. In return, the German government has agreed to an Anti-Money Laundering Act.
By Lukas Knigge
In 104 days, the European elections of 2024 will begin. The European Parliament has now started the engine in order to tackle what it identified as two main challenges: motivating EU citizens to vote and fighting disinformation.
By Claire Stam
Moscow aims to further restrict the scope of Western diplomatic missions in Russia, employing an old Soviet model: Local staff could soon only be recruited through a Russian authority subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By Viktor Funk
