At the start of the mini-plenary session in Brussels, Parliament President Roberta Metsola named the five MEPs whose immunity is to be waived. The Belgian public prosecutor's office wants to investigate them in the Huawei corruption case.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission intends to present its action plan to support the chemical industry before the summer. Initial details of the planned chemicals omnibus have also become known.
By Lukas Knigge
The Brussels authority announces further omnibus laws to reduce bureaucracy with the new single market strategy: a digital omnibus and an environmental omnibus. Other companies will benefit from exemptions.
By Markus Grabitz
The member states and the EU Parliament have agreed to strengthen European Works Councils. Although the European Commission's current focus is on competitiveness and employers, this is the first successful compromise in the area of labor and social affairs in this legislative period.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU has announced a review of its Association Agreement with Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated after a meeting with EU foreign ministers that a clear majority supports the move.
By Stephan Israel
Both Ukraine and Russia are rapidly developing their drone capabilities. The Ukrainian army apparently still has an advantage in one crucial area – situation analysis, says Maryna Tsirkun from the drone NGO Aerorozvidka.
By Viktor Funk
Patrick Keller moves from BDLI to DGAP, where he is responsible for the Center for Security and Defense.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
As of Tuesday, the European Parliament has established a dedicated monitoring group to oversee the implementation of the Platform Work Directive (PWD) – one of the most complex legislative projects of the last term.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU foreign ministers have formally adopted the 17th sanctions package against Russia and are now discussing the next round of punitive measures to further increase pressure. “There must be no taboos,” said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
By Stephan Israel
The EU wants to give Syria and its new government a chance and has decided to end the economic sanctions.
By Redaktion Table
