Antwerp is the largest trading center for rough diamonds – including those from Russia. So far, Belgium has managed to protect the industry from punitive measures. But with an eye on the tenth sanctions package, pressure is growing on Head of Government Alexander De Croo.
By Stephan Israel
For strategically important industries, the Commission wants to allow up to 40 percent subsidies in Germany. However, if new factories want to receive the same support the IRA provides on US soil after being established, the Federal Republic would have to cooperate with at least two other member states.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU has expanded its embargo on Russian crude oil to all oil products as planned and introduced an additional price cap – albeit with a long transition period. An exception has been made for Croatia.
By Eric Bonse
The NGO "No Peace without Justice", whose secretary general is among the four main suspects in the bribery scandal in the EU Parliament, received EU funds amounting to 3.79 million euros over the years. What happened to the money remains unclear.
By Markus Grabitz
No quick EU accession, but more military aid and additional Russia sanctions: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and 15 of her commissioners set out the framework for further cooperation with Ukraine during a working visit to Kyiv on Thursday.
By Eric Bonse
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the USA's Inflation Reduction Act. In the run-up to the meeting, Germany was unable to make its contribution because the German government has not yet found a common position.
By Redaktion Table
The French government's policy to decarbonize industry has failed for the time being. Only four of 19 industrial sectors have published their legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, there will now be monetary compensation for the companies.
By Claire Stam
Living like God in France. This view of Germany's neighbor probably has something to do with the country's very generous pension system. This is the second time President Macron dared to reform the pension system – and despite protests, he could go through with it this time.
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The debate has begun even before today's presentation of the Commission's response to the US Inflation Reduction Act. During his visit to Berlin, Finance Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni warns against talking exclusively about new financial aid.
By Redaktion Table
The "urgent letter" of German EU Ambassador Michael Clauß is addressed to a larger number of recipients in the German government, including the Chancellor's Office. In it, the top diplomat explains how a member state should act to influence EU legislation.
By Redaktion Table
