The ban on commissions for securities transactions was cleared in advance. Pressure from the Federal Ministry of Finance probably helped. But even without the commission ban, the proposal for the retail investor strategy that the Commission is presenting today is unlikely to meet with much approval in the industry.
By Max Mustermann
The Competitiveness Council and the Industry Committee of the EU Parliament discussed the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) yesterday. Both institutions want to agree on their positions before the summer. Above all, the debate about mining in nature reserves could get in the way of the ambitious schedule.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Emissions must also be reduced in agriculture. But unlike in other sectors, natural processes can hardly be replaced. Nevertheless, the industry is to be made more accountable with a new version of the Industrial Emissions Directive – and the outcry follows immediately.
By Timo Landenberger
The European data protection authorities want the Facebook Group to pay a fine of €1.2 billion. It is not only the amount of the fine that marks a turning point in data protection – because in their decision, the supervisors state much more.
By Falk Steiner
The Vice President of the EU Commission rejects a regulatory pause. In an exclusive interview with Claire Stamand and two journalists of the news service Contexte, Frans Timmermans defends his proposals on the nature conservation package against criticism, especially from the EPP. The Christian Democrats must ask themselves whether they are still willing to compromise in view of the alliances with right-wing parties.
By Claire Stam
The visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dominated the G7 summit in Hiroshima. Ukraine receives further military support. Constructive relations are to be established with China. As expected, new announcements on climate and energy policy were scarce.
By Lukas Knigge
Network operators and content providers have presented their arguments for or against a contribution to the costs of network expansion by big tech companies. But the consultation is about more than Fair Share. It is about reshaping the European telecommunications market.
By Corinna Visser
Only two MEPs have been sanctioned for bullying their assistants in this legislature. There were no sanctions for sexual harassment. This is not because such behavior does not occur. Now the procedures and penalties are to be reformed.
By Charlotte Wirth
With a lot of money, the EU wants to discourage people in need from seeking a better life in Europe. Third countries are supposed to dissuade them from making the journey. But this migration policy carries high risks – also for the EU itself.
By Viktor Funk
Six months after the corruption scandal surrounding ex-Vice-President Eva Kaili came to light, the investigators have still not disclosed any details. Meanwhile, in Parliament, the implementation of the anti-corruption agenda initiated by President Roberta Metsola is underway. What is the status of her 14-point plan?
By Markus Grabitz
