Within just a few weeks, the European Commission has drawn up proposals for changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. The aim is to relax environmental rules to ease the burden on farmers. Parliament and the Council are also aiming for a tight timetable.
By Julia Dahm
The punitive measures are intended to prevent Israeli settlers from illegally appropriating Palestinian territories. There was no agreement on the question of whether the EU should also increase pressure on Israel in the Gaza war.
By Eric Bonse
According to economists, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has numerous shortcomings and should be replaced by a climate club. Climate action contracts also have disadvantages, according to experts from the Ifo Institute.
By Manuel Berkel
After laborious talks, political forces that are actually bitter rivals have formed an alliance in Bulgaria in 2023. A new government must now be formed.
By Redaktion Table
Next Monday, the Environment Council is due to take a final vote on the Nature Restoration Act. German Minister for Financial Affairs Christian Lindner has now signaled that he does not want to support the project.
By Till Hoppe
Last week, Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas was forced to resign. He is now warning of the consequences for the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for a Defense Commissioner has met with reservations outside of her own political family. The reactions from the member states are also mixed – for example in Germany.
By Stephan Israel
While Berlin and Brussels are discussing how to strengthen farmers in the supply chain, French President Emmanuel Macron has boldly announced that price floors for agricultural products will apply in the future. But in practice, many questions remain unanswered.
By Claire Stam
For weeks, farmers have been protesting in the EU, sometimes violently, against environmental regulations and too much bureaucracy, among other things. Now the EU Commission is taking a further step towards them.
By Redaktion Table
