Several current EU Commissioners are also entitled to an annuity from the pension fund, which is threatened with bankruptcy. A list of 660 current or former MEPs includes more prominent names. The Bureau is looking for a way out.
By Markus Grabitz
The conflict over the impact of the planned EU Nature Conservation Directive on agriculture is coming to a head. EPP and Greens accuse each other of endangering food production with their policies. The Commission defends its course.
By Timo Landenberger
International shipping is one of the biggest polluters. In order for the industry to get on the 1.5-degree path, concrete emission reduction targets are needed – as early as 2030 and 2040, as Anaïs Rios writes in this Opinion. Germany must lobby for this in the EU.
By Experts Table.Briefings