A majority of Germans are in favor of robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to prevent future attacks by Russia.
By Viktor Funk
The 2035 ban on combustion engines is beginning to falter. The Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday that CO₂ emissions from new cars only have to be reduced by 90% in 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
The final legislative text is not yet available, but political agreement has been reached on the digital euro. The general approach is expected to be adopted next week.
By Corinna Visser
The European market for solar modules is experiencing a decline for the first time since 2016. SolarPower Europe warns that this development could jeopardize the EU’s 2030 target for solar energy.
By Manuel Berkel
With the help of an emergency clause, a large majority of EU states have decided to place a long-term block on Russian state bank funds. This increases the likelihood of the Ukraine reparation loan, which could strengthen the EU’s role in the peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel, János Allenbach-Ammann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chose remarkably clear words in Berlin on Thursday. However, there was still no criticism of the US.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
All EU Member States will be obliged to review foreign direct investment in strategically important sectors. However, the capitals will retain exclusive responsibility over the decisions.
By Redaktion Table
When the Standard Eurobarometer came out in May, confidence in the EU was at record levels. Now it has fallen. The fact that the survey was published to coincide with the first anniversary of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate is said to be a coincidence.
By Markus Grabitz
German and European arms companies are dependent on supplies of explosives from other continents. If a defense situation arose, the Bundeswehr would face serious problems, says an expert from the arms industry.
By Gabriel Bub
