With the Fit for 55 package, the EU wants to achieve its climate target for the year 2030. Even though the package will soon be fully enshrined in law, no one wants to sit back and relax. Because the next debate has already begun – about the climate target for 2040 and how it is to be achieved.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains declares war on large-scale deforestation for the cultivation of certain products. But the strict requirements could block smallholders' access to the European market, as the example from the Democratic Republic of Congo shows.
By Redaktion Table
Up to now, the internal market has been fragmented when it comes to patents. The Commission now wants to change that. This should defuse the bitter conflicts over standard-essential patents that have been going on for years. In times of crisis, the Commission wants to be able to create compulsory licenses valid throughout the EU.
By Markus Grabitz
96 of 705 seats in the European Parliament are up for grabs for candidates from Germany. Nervousness is rising among German MEPs – also because prominent federal politicians want to move to Strasbourg.
By Markus Grabitz
More than a year after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy finally got a call from China's President Xi Jinping. The Ukrainian president continues to hold out hope that Beijing will press Russia to negotiate peace with Ukraine. He does not have many other options.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Commission wants to give EU citizens better access to medicines with its pharmaceutical package. However, the Commission's proposal is also tailored to the pharmaceutical industry. New drugs may remain protected for up to 13 years.
By Charlotte Wirth
German Finance Minister Lindner does not outright reject the Commission's proposals but calls for significant adjustments. His French colleague Le Maire is also dissatisfied – but for entirely different reasons.
By Redaktion Table
The second part of the event "China Strategy 2023" focused on China as a rival. The foreign policy discussion revolved around old war horses, the cacophony between von der Leyen and Macron, and urgently necessary China expertise.
By Redaktion Table
The Brussels-based authority will present its proposals for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact on Wednesday. In doing so, it is taking up some of the German government's concerns, as a draft shows.
By Till Hoppe
The new instrument to strengthen the European defense industry (EDIRPA) was actually intended for rapid deployment from 2022. Today it finally clears an important hurdle. A compromise is also in sight on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
