The European Court of Auditors criticizes civil defense spending and the financing for “Europe in the World” planned in the new MFF.
By Stephan Israel
While the omnibus laws have eased restrictions on the environment, sustainability and digital issues, the Commission has not yet tackled social policy. In October 2025, the heads of state and government last called for the “agenda for simplification” to be advanced.
By Oliver Zander
The EU Parliament has confirmed the climate target for 2040. Europe is to reduce its emissions by 85%, with a further 5% to be achieved abroad. However, these international reductions will not be integrated into the ETS.
By Lukas Bayer and Lukas Knigge
According to the Haut-Commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, the existing EU measures are not enough to effectively counter industrial competition from China.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The EU Commission has approved a voluntary price undertaking by Volkswagen for its Cupra Tavascan electric vehicle. The company remains exempt from countervailing duties for the Cupra Tascavan.
By Amelie Richter
The West is no longer just reacting defensively to hybrid threats, but is also taking proactive measures. For Teija Tiilikainen, Director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, this step is long overdue.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In a letter to European Union leaders ahead of this week’s informal retreat, Ursula von der Leyen calls for independence to form a key part of the bloc’s competitiveness drive. She also proposes the negotiation of a single market roadmap with Parliament and the Council by March.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Dutch MEP Tom Berendsen is set to become the Netherlands’ next foreign minister. The Christian Democrat has called for a stronger and more independent Europe on the global stage.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has issued new rules to curb waste in the fashion industry that will apply to large companies from July.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission says Meta may have breached EU antitrust rules by denying competitors access to WhatsApp users.
By Corinna Visser
