Socialist Eva Kaili was arrested for committing a crime: Corruption, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. This is why her immunity was not lifted earlier.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission, Parliament and Council finished their negotiations on the new battery regulation on Friday. It defines specific collection and recycling targets as well as due diligence obligations – and aims to make batteries the first product in the EU to be subject to a binding carbon footprint.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Chefs in Brussels and Strasbourg: Next week, EU parliamentarians will meet in Alsace, while EU energy ministers and then heads of state and government will meet in the Belgian capital. Energy policy and the climate package are in focus: an unprecedented challenge for all EU actors.
By Claire Stam
It was decided at the CDU national party conference: Every third place on the list in the European elections should be occupied by a woman. Seasoned members of Parliament are worried about losing their seats.
By Markus Grabitz