Today, Rapporteur Nicola Beer (Renew) publishes her draft report on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Her amendments aim primarily to increase planning certainty and reduce administrative burdens. She also wants to strengthen recycling and substitution of strategic raw materials.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Almost five years ago, the transition period for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended. But many questions remain unanswered today. In an interview with Falk Steiner, European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski explains why he believes enforcement has now reached a crucial point.
By Falk Steiner
A China expert and journalist in the Netherlands has become the target of an intimidation campaign believed to be backed by Beijing. Authorities and experts are alarmed. There is a call to send China a clear message.
By Stephan Israel
The compromise is in place: With a large majority, the lead committees in the EU Parliament have agreed on a common position on the AI Act. The German government still has a long way to go.
By Corinna Visser
The defense company Rheinmetall is aiming to enter the heat pump market and is investing in the production of important components. So far, there is a great dependence on Asia and China in this sector. However, experts do not expect China to dominate the world market as it does the solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
Several current EU Commissioners are also entitled to an annuity from the pension fund, which is threatened with bankruptcy. A list of 660 current or former MEPs includes more prominent names. The Bureau is looking for a way out.
By Markus Grabitz
The conflict over the impact of the planned EU Nature Conservation Directive on agriculture is coming to a head. EPP and Greens accuse each other of endangering food production with their policies. The Commission defends its course.
By Timo Landenberger
It was hard enough to find a common position on the AI Act in the lead parliamentary committees. Still, there could be surprises in Thursday's vote – not everyone is behind the rapporteurs' compromise. The trilogue negotiations will not be easy either.
By Corinna Visser
Each of the heads of state and government from the 27 member states is invited once to present their plans for the future of the EU to the European Parliament. On Europe Day, it was Chancellor Olaf Scholz's turn. In the ensuing debate, he was criticized for despondency and a lack of initiatives.
By Markus Grabitz
With pesticide regulation and renaturation law, the EU Commission wants to ensure the resilience of the food supply in Europe. Farmers fear for their existence and criticize that the laws rather endanger food security. Many agricultural states are calling for far-reaching changes.
By Lukas Knigge
