Spanish, Basque and Galician will not become official EU languages for now. The General Affairs Council wants to clarify legal and financial issues before making a decision. Meanwhile, another hearing was held regarding the Article 7 procedure against Hungary.
By Markus Grabitz
Due to a lack of direct business feedback on the CSRD and CSDDD, liberal MEP Pascal Canfin has launched an online survey. In an interview with Table.Briefings, he explains why he plans to use this approach more often in future legislation.
By Claire Stam
The Council of Ministers has cleared the way to amend the EU’s CO2 fleet rules so that penalties are temporarily suspended. Automakers now have until 2027 to meet the new emissions targets.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission’s work program does not include the Tobacco Tax Directive. Nevertheless, 15 member states are pressing Ursula von der Leyen to present a proposal as soon as possible. Among the signatories is Germany’s new Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil.
By Markus Grabitz
International criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip is growing. However, Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rely on a private company to distribute humanitarian aid, and on an expansion of the offensive.
By Markus Bickel
The EU member states approved the establishment of an armaments fund worth EUR 150 billion on Tuesday. Through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, Brussels intends to grant loans to European countries for joint armaments projects over the next five years.
By Gabriel Bub
Following protests from Germany’s federal states, local governments are now also pushing back against plans to centralize control over EU cohesion funds. They are joined by support from the business sector.
By Alina Leimbach
On the occasion of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to assure Ukraine of Germany's firm support, triggering a debate on the possible use of Western weapons.
By Viktor Funk
A new report identifies ten key circular technologies for the transformation of the emission-intensive steel, cement and chemical industries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
On Tuesday, EU member states approved the simplification of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). But this is only the beginning of a much broader debate about how the climate instrument actually works. Criticism of CBAM's potential to create trade barriers is growing.
By Lukas Knigge
