Tomas Tobé proposes the establishment of a new "independent structure at EU level." This should take action against attempts at external interference in elections and ensure that such interference can be quickly uncovered and combated.
By Almut Siefert
Around a year after the farmers' protests, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen is following up with a second simplification package for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). He is also sticking to plans that have been criticized by Commission officials.
By Julia Dahm
The Polish finance minister said at the finance ministers' meeting in Brussels that he expects an ambitious proposal from the Commission to promote securitization soon. He wants to reach an agreement on the joint defense financing instrument SAFE before the end of May.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Commission has classified at least four countries as high-risk countries for deforestation. Germany is ascribed a low risk in the list as part of the Anti-Deforestation Directive.
By Lukas Knigge
Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné answered questions from MEPs in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. He also gave an insight into the EU Commission's deliberations on PFAS.
By Lukas Knigge
Digital experts are calling for fundamental reforms to increase Europe's digital independence. Europe should step out of its role as a "digital colony," they write in a strategy paper.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has approved the trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution.
By Lukas Knigge
The Europeans are threatening Vladimir Putin with new sanctions if the Russian president does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump is once again stabbing the Europeans in the back and is now considering a trip to Istanbul for negotiations between Putin and Zelenskiy.
By Stephan Israel
Commission President von der Leyen wants to reform the EU budget. But probably not as far-reaching as the previous beneficiaries feared. The responsible EU Commissioner Serafin is trying to appease the critics.
By Till Hoppe
