EU legislation is dominated by energy issues because of the war in Ukraine. It starts next week with the vote in the European Parliament on two directives: the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). In October, the financing of the RePowerEU plan will be on the agenda. Several trilogues are underway.
By Claire Stam
On Thursday, the EU Commission presented its report on the implementation of environmental targets in the member states. Despite progress, Germany has to make up for lost time in several areas. Among them are groundwater and species protection.
By Timo Landenberger
The German government, the EU Commission and the automotive industry want to persuade the Taiwanese company to build its first semiconductor factory in Europe. This is about jobs, but above all about greater supply security for the companies.
By Redaktion Table
Tarte flambée is on the menu for the week. When the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers her State of the European Union address on Wednesday in the Strasbourg Parliament – in the heart of Alsace, the stronghold of tarte flambée – she will give an overview of the projects her Commission intends to tackle in the coming year.
By Claire Stam
Ahead of the energy ministers' meeting, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen explained the emergency plan against high energy costs. A price cap for Russian gas could come very quickly. President Vladimir Putin responded by threatening a complete supply stop.
By Manuel Berkel
Discussions are currently underway in Berlin and Brussels: How should the representation of interests be made even more transparent in the future? The systems function very differently – and yet they interlock.
By Falk Steiner
