The German cabinet has adopted stricter requirements for the promotion of renewable energies in the transportation sector. However, the associations DUH and T&E see the amended GHG reduction quota as a step backwards.
By Kai Schöneberg
With the eighth omnibus package, the Commission is laying its hands on environmental protection standards – on the same day that the European Environment Agency certifies that the EU is failing to meet its protection targets.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU General Court has reduced a fine against Intel for abuse of its dominant market position from EUR 376 million to EUR 237 million. However, the long-running legal dispute could still drag on.
By Corinna Visser
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
The Commission has presented its Grids Package which mainly contains measures to centralize EU planning procedures. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is sympathetic to the idea of reallocating grid connection capacities.
By Manuel Berkel
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025“: The 100 movers and shakers of the Europe.Table scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories: Politics, Business, Administration, Consulting, Associations, Think Tanks, Foundations, Science, NGOs and Society.
By Redaktion Table
A decision came in the second round of voting: Niclas Herbst won with 15 votes versus 13 votes for Christine Schneider.
By Markus Grabitz
EU negotiators from the Parliament, Council, and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in trilogue talks. By 2040, CO₂ emissions are to be reduced by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels.
By Lukas Knigge
The investigation will focus on AI Overviews and AI Mode. The Commission alleges that Google may have used content from third parties without appropriate remuneration.
By Corinna Visser
EU member states support the main objectives of the Space Act, but have expressed concerns about restrictive red tape and potential costs for their domestic space industries. Some countries would like to see a change in the legal form.
By Corinna Visser
