Work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is progressing – in the Council and Parliament. But whether the result will actually be more media freedom remains to be seen. There is a sharp criticism of the Council's plans.
By Falk Steiner
The heads of state and government provide security assurances to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy but are divided on what these entail. Hungary and Poland provoke a dispute over the migration pact.
By Stephan Israel
BASF is now producing cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries in Schwarzheide, aiming to reduce the CO2 footprint of EVs, among other things. A project of strategic importance for the EU, as the European battery industry urgently needs to become more competitive.
By Leonie Düngefeld