More migrants from Russia have recently been arriving in Finland and now also Estonia. Finland has now closed all but one of the last border crossings.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament takes stock almost three years after Brexit. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between Brussels and London has reduced the expected economic damage. There is a need for expansion in foreign and security policy.
By Markus Grabitz
On Wednesday, the European Commission published a law on forest monitoring, which aims to harmonize the collection of data on European forests. The aim is to make forests more resilient. But it is also about economic prospects.
By Claire Stam
The European Parliament is having an emotional debate about the planned, controversial Spanish amnesty law. EPP group leader Manfred Weber criticizes that Pedro Sánchez has broken the principle of the rule of law out of selfishness. At the same time, Sánchez's new cabinet is taking shape.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its position on the planned packaging regulation (PPWR) and is ready for the trilogue negotiations. The report by Frédérique Ries (Renew) was significantly weakened by numerous amendments.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Loan injections for banks should be linked to climate policy requirements in the future. This is what ECB Director Frank Elderson is calling for. Conditions already exist for financial stability.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament, Council and Commission have made progress in the fourth political trilogue on the EU Due Diligence System Directive (CSDDD), but have not yet reached an agreement. Further work is needed at a technical and political level.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Parliament clears the way for Europe's first new free trade agreement in three years. For the first time, possible sanctions for violations of environmental or labor standards are provided for.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Meloni present themselves as a dream couple at the joint government consultations in Berlin. But despite all the euphoria, the evening is rather sober. The joint action plan mainly contains declarations of intent.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament has rejected the European Commission's proposal on the sustainable use of plant protection products. This means that one of the key texts of the Green Deal is politically dead just months before the end of the legislative period.
By Claire Stam
