The lead committees of the European Parliament have adopted the political agreement on the AI Act by a large majority. The plenary will vote on the AI Act in April.
By Corinna Visser
The EU countries have rejected the European Commission's proposal to relax the rules on brownfield sites more than originally planned. While the proposal went too far for Cem Özdemir, it was apparently still too lax for some countries.
By Julia Dahm
A follow-up solution to the protection status for Ukrainian refugees is a long way off: EU Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas wants to leave this to the next EU Commission.
By Falk Steiner
The CSDDD strengthens security of supply, could influence standards worldwide and provide new impetus for the economy, write Melanie Müller and Markus Löning in today's Opinion. Their conclusion: an EU supply chain law is in the interests of Germany and Europe in many respects.
By Redaktion Table
The Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked with the Russian secret service for many years. The Latvian security police have now summoned her. However, the authorities are encountering difficulties in their investigations.
By Redaktion Table
Donald Trump questions NATO's guarantee of assistance. German Chancellor Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Tusk reject the words – but are themselves calling for more commitment to security from all European allies.
By Till Hoppe
Numerous EU dossiers are still open, but the current legislative period is fast approaching its end. We provide an overview of which legislative acts are still to be adopted before the elections on June 9 – and for which time is running out.
By Till Hoppe
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski is proposing a significant relaxation in the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, experts believe that his plans are legally shaky.
By Julia Dahm
Russia is still circumventing the $60 limit on oil exports and is finding enough loopholes to import sanctioned goods. If the West does not succeed in stopping this, Putin will be able to continue financing the war against Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
Because the Ministry for the Energy Transition has been eliminated in the government of France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, there is now another reorganization. A familiar face is moving to the Ministry of Agriculture.
By Claire Stam
