There is a political agreement on platform work. It stipulates that member states are responsible for determining the status of workers on digital platforms. It remains to be seen whether the compromise will be approved in the Council.
By Alina Leimbach
Despite the Council's inflexible stance, Parliament's negotiators have agreed to enter final trilogue negotiations on the reform of European economic governance. This opens up the possibility of reaching an agreement this Friday.
By Marc Winkelmann
The German-French historian and political scientist Alfred Grosser passed away at the age of 99 in Paris. A significant intellectual figure of reconciliation and cooperation between France and Germany will be missed.
By Claire Stam
With a large majority, MEPs voted for a resolution to investigate the recent Serbian parliamentary and municipal elections. The elections did not meet the standards expected of an EU accession country.
By Corinna Visser
After the electoral victory in November, Geert Wilders is struggling to rally partners for a right-wing coalition. A minority government with the right-wing populist at the helm may now be the outcome. Fresh elections don't seem to be an option at the moment.
By Stephan Israel
The current planned form of the EU supply chain directive is unmanageable for SMEs and does not serve its purpose, says Judith Herzog-Kuballa from the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Originally, the European Commission aimed to adopt the remaining standards for sustainability reporting under the CSRD by June 2024. Now, it plans to extend this deadline by two years, providing companies with more time.
By Leonie Düngefeld
EU ambassadors have given the green light to the asylum and migration package aimed at better managing and limiting migration. Approval in the European Parliament plenary is considered certain. However, significant enforcement challenges are expected.
By Eric Bonse
Environmental Action Germany (DUH) offered to conduct a lobbying campaign promoting fossil gas as a fuel in cars in exchange for a payment of €2.1 million. The campaign was supposed to last for three years and be funded by an association supported by gas companies.
By Markus Grabitz
Whether the EU will tackle false self-employment on digital platforms more vigorously in the future is completely uncertain. On Thursday, the Belgian presidency will enter the final trilogue on platform work directive without a mandate from the Council.
By Alina Leimbach
