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
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
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
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
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
