Rivalry and competition have become more important in the EU-China relationship, says EU chief diplomat Borrell at the Foreign Council in Luxembourg. Now he wants to draw up a new position paper.
By Eric Bonse
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
China's top diplomat in France, Lu Shaye, has questioned the sovereignty of the former states of the Soviet Union. The Baltic EU states see this as proof that China cannot act as a mediator in the war against Ukraine. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss the incident.
By Amelie Richter
A parliamentary pension system has payment obligations of €300 million but only has a capital of €50 million left. The parliamentary presidium is looking for a way out.
By Markus Grabitz
The German government is pushing for the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact to include fixed criteria for debt reduction. There is only limited support for this in the EU Commission.
By Till Hoppe
Politicians and businesses are currently intensely discussing how to reduce economic dependence on China. A new study has come to the surprising conclusion: This dependence is not as high as believed.
By Christiane Kuehl
Affordable green energy – that's what the EU Commission promises industry with the electricity market reform. However, with long-term supply contracts (PPAs), companies are also buying new risks. Not all of them will be eliminated by the draft law.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Till Hoppe
Prime Minister Meloni has declared a state of emergency due to rising migration numbers. She wants to control the problem through energy deals with African countries. In return, they are to ensure stricter migration policies.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.
By Timo Landenberger
