Several political groups in the European Parliament have criticized a possible further postponement of the anti-deforestation regulation.
By Julia Dahm
The European Commission wants to appease critics of the Mercosur trade agreement with a proposal to implement safeguard clauses. However, this does not change the terms of the deal.
By Julia Dahm
In future, political advertising will be subject to strict transparency rules. The Brussels authority now wants to answer open questions in a comprehensive document. However, experts are critical of the plan.
By Till Hoppe
Jens-Frederik Nielsen is the first Prime Minister of Greenland to appear before MEPs. His country has a lot to offer the EU with its untapped hydropower and abundant raw materials. Greenland needs the EU, but the EU also needs Greenland.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission is hosting the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels from Thursday to strengthen its global infrastructure strategy. Despite a packed program with international guests, participation from the EU member states remains low.
By Amelie Richter
The new AI strategy is intended to support companies and science in the application of AI. In this way, the European Commission wants to strengthen competitiveness and help Europe catch up in the global AI competition.
By Corinna Visser
The tensions between the two largest political groups in the EU Parliament have recently also called the heads of state and government into action. The group leaders are now sending conciliatory signals. The platform should not fail because of the sustainability omnibus.
By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for the revision of the CO2 fleet limits is unlikely to shake the targets for 2030 and 2035. However, she could propose instruments to make them more flexible so that the industry can meet the targets.
By Markus Grabitz
Imported steel is to be subject to higher tariffs from 2026. The duty-free import quotas will be almost halved. The EU Commission’s proposal also affects countries with which free trade agreements exist.
By Lukas Bayer and János Allenbach-Ammann
