Today's meeting of heads of state and government is not expected to be entirely controversial – but the differences between President Macron and Chancellor Scholz are likely to come to light again.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission is supplementing the Green Deal legislation with two new directives: The Right to Repair is intended to promote the circular economy, and the Green Claims Directive is designed to provide greater clarity for consumers. Initial reactions are mixed.
By Corinna Visser
Party leader Lindner and other liberal ministers are trying to raise the profile of the FDP – disputes like the one over the internal combustion engine phase-out are certainly welcome. However, the Free Democrats do not want to acknowledge damage at the European level.
By Till Hoppe