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
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
Moscow aims to further restrict the scope of Western diplomatic missions in Russia, employing an old Soviet model: Local staff could soon only be recruited through a Russian authority subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By Viktor Funk
In Brussels, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented the initial interim results of his report on the future of the single market. He advocated for increased market integration, anticipating political conflicts.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European People's Party supports a second term in office for Commission President von der Leyen. She wants to place the issues of competitiveness and security at the heart of the European election campaign, but at the same time emphasizes that she wants to "maintain the direction of the Green Deal".
By Claire Stam
In a letter to Minister Christian Lindner, the Federal Association of German Waste Management Companies (BDE) warns against blocking the EU Packaging Regulation.
By Leonie Düngefeld
In its interim report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the EU Commission finds few critical words. However, experts disagree as to whether the RRF serves as a model for dealing with challenges in the future, for example in defense.
By Marc Winkelmann
Shortly before the deadline, the outgoing EU Commission published its White Paper on digital connectivity, addressing issues on which it had made little progress during this legislative period. There were good reasons for this.
By Falk Steiner
Commission President von der Leyen is being pressured by her party family to question the end of the combustion engine in 2035 in the European election campaign. There are also initial movements back towards the combustion engine in the industry and in important export markets.
By Markus Grabitz
