Is the EU failing as a mediator between Belgrade and Pristina? Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell briefed foreign ministers Monday on the latest escalation. Parliamentarians accuse Borrell and his special envoy Lajčák of appeasement toward the Serbian leadership.
By Stephan Israel
Whether and when companies can refuse to disclose data with reference to trade secrecy is the central point of contention at the next trilogue on the Data Act. Will it be concluded?
By Corinna Visser
The Managing Director of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) misses a vigorous stand by the German government for German interests. The European response to the US subsidy program IRA must be a Regulation Reduction Act, demands Wolfgang Große Entrup in an interview with Stefan Braun, Manuel Berkel and Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
The agricultural sector must significantly reduce its emissions to achieve the EU's climate targets. The Commission is now working on an early-stage pricing model. However, the hurdles are high, and time is running out.
By Timo Landenberger
As Budget Commissioner, Günther Oettinger was the architect of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2021 to 2027 at the time. On the occasion of the mid-term review, he urges in an interview with Markus Grabitz that the revenues from ETS 1 and 2 must flow into the EU budget. He also calls for a more transparent approach to European debt.
By Markus Grabitz
Jens Eskelund has been the new president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for a few weeks. In an interview with Christiane Kuehl, he explains what is currently on the Chamber's mind, how companies are dealing with the economic uncertainty – and how de-risking can work.
By Christiane Kuehl
With the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to put the financial issue at the top of the agenda in climate protection. The topics of the summit: reform of the Bretton Woods system, more money from private investors and alignment of financial flows with the Paris Agreement. The front row of global politics and many African heads of government meet in Paris.
By Claire Stam
The Environment Council has agreed on a general approach to the proposal for a Nature Restoration Law. However, the adoption of a compromise in the European Parliament on the now highly political text remains uncertain – because the EPP wants to continue rejecting the text.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to spark controversy among the member states.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission wants an additional €66 billion from member states to support Ukraine and promote strategic technologies. But many governments are reacting reservedly – the negotiations will not be easy.
By Till Hoppe
