US National Security Strategy – Significance of NATO remains up in the air
The new US strategy devalues Europe as a partner. Troop reductions are becoming more likely.
By Nana Brink
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The new US strategy devalues Europe as a partner. Troop reductions are becoming more likely.
By Nana Brink
Minister presidents and Chancellor Merz want to postpone the EU Buildings Directive by two years and weaken key requirements. Critics warn of negative consequences for climate targets and planning security in the skilled trades.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, a billion euros are to be saved annually by weakening the requirements.
By Lukas Knigge
A Pesco project led by Germany has spent two years producing coordinated European analyses for cyberspace. However, the money and trust needed for successful continuation are lacking.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Platform X is to pay a fine of EUR 120 million for violations of the Digital Services Act. However, the EU Commission is closing the investigation against Tiktok following commitments made by the platform.
By Corinna Visser
The member states have adopted new conclusions on strengthening digital competitiveness. Germany is pushing for more ambition and clearer rules on the use of data and AI.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission is postponing the presentation of two important legislative proposals. The automotive package is now to be presented a week later. The Industrial Accelerator will not arrive until the end of January.
By Markus Grabitz
At the presentation of the legislative package on financial market integration, the Financial Markets Commissioner warned against inaction. Industry reactions to the Commission’s most far-reaching step in financial market regulation to date have been predominantly positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
For large companies, the application of the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains has been postponed for another twelve months. Small companies will be granted a delay of 18 months. The Council and Parliament have agreed on this.
By Markus Grabitz
In Brussels, Friedrich Merz wants to convince Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to give up his opposition to the use of Russian state bank funds for a reparations loan to Kyiv. In Moscow, Vladimir Putin has signed a law that is to be understood as a threat.
By Stefan Braun, Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk