A company is suing Romania for several billion US dollars in damages due to a mining license that was not granted. This is based on international treaties intended to protect companies' investments abroad. Proceedings of this kind are on the rise – and have far-reaching consequences.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of Forza Italia. He had already led the party on an interim basis following the death of Silvio Berlusconi.
By Redaktion Table
EU finance ministers disagree on how to achieve a capital markets union. At the same time, political pressure is increasing to find a European solution to close the investment gap in Europe. A new discussion about European debt is foreseeable.
By Marc Winkelmann
The German government only welcomes parts of the White Paper presented by Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton. Volker Wissing's Digital Ministry, which is in charge of the White Paper, has voiced clear criticism. Two of the Commission's ideas in particular have met with resistance.
By Falk Steiner
The European Commission plans to conduct a large-scale survey of all farmers to identify unnecessary bureaucracy. It aims to relax further conditionality requirements, particularly for livestock farmers reducing their herds.
By Markus Grabitz
Just before the elections in Russia in mid-March, Russian troops report territorial gains in Ukraine. However, the situation at the front has actually stalled. Both sides are struggling for more ammunition and replenishment of soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
In 104 days, the European elections of 2024 will begin. The European Parliament has now started the engine in order to tackle what it identified as two main challenges: motivating EU citizens to vote and fighting disinformation.
By Claire Stam
The trilogue agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act was adopted by the Parliament's Industry Committee on Thursday. The VDMA criticizes insufficient consideration of the industrial value chain and has demands for implementation.
By Manuel Berkel
The ECR and ID groups have introduced extensive amendments to the renaturation law. If these are adopted, it likely means the end of the legislative process in this term.
By Claire Stam
