The energy ministers have surprisingly not yet reached an agreement on the core of electricity market reform. The main point of contention is France's wish to be able to subsidize existing nuclear power plants as well. However, EU ambassadors still have to negotiate about coal-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
At the conference on European air defense in Paris, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had to engage in difficult discussions. The main point of contention between France and Germany remains the European Sky Shield Initiative, launched by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Gabriel Bub
Too complicated, too conflictual, too little ambition on the part of the co-legislators: The dossier for the Euro 7 emissions standard for cars, trucks and buses is not making any headway. However, hoping that the inconvenient reform will not come within this mandate is not an option for manufacturers and suppliers either.
By Markus Grabitz
Ruben Andersson is an anthropologist at Oxford University and researches EU border and migration control. In an interview with Charlotte Wirth, he explains how the EU relies on surveillance technology and border security as a solution to the migration crisis – creating more and more problems.
By Charlotte Wirth
The EU Commission is discussing measures to address potential dumping imports from China through tariffs. There is significant concern, particularly in France, about the competition. Chinese manufacturers offer unbeatable prices and have made significant technological advancements.
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The proposal for the digital euro will officially be released at the end of the month. However, the draft that is already circulating indicates that the EU Commission largely aligns with the ECB's vision of a digital payment currency. The initial reactions are mixed.
By Corinna Visser
The vote on the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) was eagerly anticipated. Due to time constraints, the final vote had to be postponed until June 27. However, a complete rejection of the proposal, as demanded by the EPP, did not receive a majority. Now, it's up to the member states to take action.
By Claire Stam
How will NATO address Ukraine's demand for swift membership? This is also a matter of concern for the defense ministers of the alliance during their preparatory meeting in Brussels. However, the membership question is not the only unresolved issue ahead of the summit in Vilnius.
By Stephan Israel
The European Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the EU's 2040 climate target. The researchers aim for a greenhouse gas reduction target of 90 to 95 percent. And they show various ways how the target could be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
Gerhard Conrad, former chief of the management staff of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), argues for an interdepartmental analysis staff docked with the Federal Security Council to increase coordination between military and civilian decision-makers. Markus Bickel spoke with him.
By Markus Bickel
