The European Media Freedom Act was adopted in plenary on Wednesday. It is now up to the member states to transpose key elements of the regulation into national law.
By Falk Steiner
The EU ambassadors of the member states voted by a large majority in favor of a ban on products from forced labor. Berlin found itself in the minority for the second time this week. This fuels the debate as to whether Christian Lindner's or Marco Buschmann's uncompromising course serves German interests in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
A large majority of the European Parliament is in favor of a customs reform that should enable uniform European customs data management and a European customs authority. In contrast to the Commission, the Parliament wants to make faster progress.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Parliament has voted in favor of more protective measures for Ukrainian agricultural imports. This has delayed an agreement with the Council and Commission. However, the deadline for extending trade liberalization will soon expire.
By Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has cleared the way. With the AI Act, the EU is establishing a comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Office is already being set up.
By Corinna Visser
Florian Bieberbach represents 1,500 European municipal utilities at the EU in Brussels. The Chairman of the Management Board of Münchner Stadtwerke does not want to arrange backroom deals but rather straighten out unworldly regulations
By Redaktion Table
Due to a revoked concession for gold mining, Romania faced substantial compensation claims. Now, an international arbitration tribunal has ruled differently in the investor protection proceedings.
By Alex Veit
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his candidacy as head of NATO. The Eastern European states should be better represented in the leadership positions of the transatlantic alliance.
By Redaktion Table
The ambassadors of the EU member states are likely to agree today to increase the defense fund for Ukraine by €5 billion. Germany and France had recently blocked the funds.
By Stephan Israel
The EU heads of state and government want the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide the European defense industry with improved access to funding. Weapons are not to be financed. However, a dual-use clause could be dropped.
By Max Mustermann
