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At the first Green Social Summit in Madrid, Europe's Greens want to show that they are not only capable of climate action, but can also handle social issues. Combining the two areas is still not a matter of course.
By Claire Stam
Two technical trilogues on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector are taking place this week. The political trilogue is scheduled for Oct. 10. In an interview with Claire Stam, rapporteur Jutta Paulus (Greens) talks about the need to reach a swift agreement and the differences between Parliament and Council.
By Claire Stam
At the meeting of EU interior ministers in Brussels, Germany cleared the way for the asylum reform. However, a compromise reached with the Spanish presidency on the controversial crisis regulation has surprisingly met with reservations from Italy.
By Eric Bonse
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be launched on Oct. 1., although no CO2 duties will be levied on affected imports during the two-year test phase. Nevertheless, the climate action instrument is already triggering reactions worldwide. Above all, it appears to be fulfilling one of its key purposes: The CBAM provides incentives for CO2 pricing abroad.
By Lukas Knigge