Chairman Christoph Heusgen hopes that the Munich Security Conference in mid-February will bring a revival of the Weimar Triangle and diplomatic initiatives for key areas of conflict.
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After millions of plastic pellets from a freight container polluted the coast of Galicia and Asturias in Spain, MEPs are calling for a draft law to be amended. The EU Commission refers to the UN Maritime Organization.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The planned EU naval mission for the Red Sea cleared a first hurdle in Brussels this week. However, the European mission to secure maritime traffic against attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels is not expected to start until the end of February.
By Stephan Israel
The European Parliament condemns Slovakia's planned criminal law reform in a resolution. The Commission should monitor that the rule of law remains guaranteed.
By Redaktion Table
Nicolas Schmit is the only candidate in the socialist party family for the office of lead candidate in the European elections. He is a man of quiet tones, but stands for the party's core issues.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU Parliament has adopted the trilogue agreement on the ban on greenwashing and misleading product information. Statements such as "environmentally friendly" will be banned if they cannot be substantiated.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Shortly before the EU Commission announces its interim target for 2040, scientists have identified significant gaps in the relevant EU legislation. Climate neutrality in 2050 is hardly achievable, they say. A CCS strategy and a form of climate fund are needed, for example.
By Lukas Knigge
In its mandate, the European Parliament is pushing for more involvement in budgetary and fiscal policy. It wants to receive the relevant documents "at the same time and under the same conditions" as the Council.
By Max Mustermann
According to a draft of the European carbon management strategy, the EU Commission is planning to establish an internal carbon market. The industrial use of captured carbon is also to be expanded.
By Lukas Knigge
In the fight for a fairer distribution of revenue from streaming services, the European Parliament has adopted an own-initiative report by a large majority, calling for a fairer distribution of revenue from streaming services such as Spotify or Deezer. However, the compromise shines above all due to the fact that it contains test mandates.
By Falk Steiner
