At COP28, formulations for the phase-out of fossil fuels are being debated. Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera talks about an ambitious EU mandate and the role of industrialized and developing countries in climate financing.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants to suspend tariffs on EVs from and for the UK for a further three years. However, they will definitely be introduced from 2027.
By Alina Leimbach
Italy has withdrawn from the New Silk Road. The government in Rome informed Beijing of this in a note verbale at the beginning of the week. Instead, the strategic partnership between the two countries is to be revived.
By Amelie Guenther
Shortly before the decisive trilogue in Brussels, the German government is attempting to further weaken the climate ambitions in the Buildings Directive. One day before the decisive negotiations, many permanent representatives also spoke out in favor of weaker energy-saving targets.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU has launched a joint procurement program for ammunition to support Ukraine. However, only a few orders have been placed so far.
By Alina Leimbach
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico wants to abolish the special public prosecutor's office. The EU Commission warns against a rapid introduction and calls for the project to be paused for the time being.
By Alina Leimbach
Lenka de Mauro heads the European office of the German Insurance Association. She represents the interests of German insurers there, currently in particular in the legislative process for the EU retail investor strategy.
By Redaktion Table
While the Spanish chief negotiator Carme Artigas is confident, the digital ministers of Germany and France emphasize that a lot of work is needed to bring the AI Act to a good conclusion.
By Corinna Visser
Many Germans are dissatisfied with the work in Brussels and Strasbourg – but know little about the EU. This shows a new survey commissioned by the non-partisan initiative "Let’s do something for Europe together."
By Alina Leimbach
There is still no agreement in sight in the dispute over EU fiscal rules. Although the member states are moving closer together, there is unlikely to be a common position by the end of the year.
By Alina Leimbach
