Today, the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee is voting on due diligence in supply chains. The political groups were able to agree on a compromise that is more ambitious than the positions of the Commission and Council. But SMEs are now only indirectly held accountable.
By Charlotte Wirth
The new instrument to strengthen the European defense industry (EDIRPA) was actually intended for rapid deployment from 2022. Today it finally clears an important hurdle. A compromise is also in sight on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Rivalry and competition have become more important in the EU-China relationship, says EU chief diplomat Borrell at the Foreign Council in Luxembourg. Now he wants to draw up a new position paper.
By Eric Bonse
