The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is anything but a success story, writes Martin Haeusling. Now it is up to the member states to implement a fairer and greener agricultural policy via their strategic plans. However, the Greens' CAP shadow rapporteur in the EU Parliament expects a race for the softest environmental requirements.
By Redaktion Table
After six days of voting, parliamentarians re-elect Sergio Mattarella as head of state. While the re-election provides the country with some stability, it highlights Italy's political fragility: The parliamentary groups cannot find suitable candidates for renewal or reach agreements.
By Redaktion Table
Against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis, Brussels and Washington are looking for alternatives to Russian gas. The favorite is liquefied gas from the USA – despite the massive problems with climate protection. In the long term, the entire gas market could be reorganized.
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At the start of the DSA trilogue, one item, in particular, is on the agenda: defining the main points of contention to be negotiated in the coming weeks. Even if the players seem to be largely in agreement on the broad lines, the differences between the Council's and the Parliament's positions could still take up several days of negotiations.
By Redaktion Table