Will the Commission make a proposal in 2023 that Netflix, Amazon, and Co. should help finance broadband expansion in the future? The European Telecommunications Network Operator’s Association ETNO has been beating the drum for "Fair Share" for years. But the German government thinks little of the Commission's ideas so far.
By Falk Steiner
At the EU summit in Brussels, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked for arms deliveries and support for energy supplies. Germany and other EU states finally agreed on aid loans and sanctions against Russia.
By Eric Bonse
In the dispute between the EU and the USA over the Inflation Reduction Act a compromise is in sight. Nevertheless, the member states and the EU Commission fear a creeping exodus of European industry. At the EU summit, they instructed the EU Commission to develop countermeasures. Many of these measures are already on the horizon.
By Till Hoppe
European climate policy is in for some decisive days: This weekend, the most important parts of the EU’s Fit-for-55 climate package are expected to be finalized in the trilogue. The negotiations will focus primarily on European emissions trading. Associated with this are talks on the Social Climate Fund and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – as these are big topics in themselves, some call it the jumbo trilogue.
By Lukas Knigge
Parliament President Roberta Metsola makes the reform of transparency rules a top priority. She had received an invitation to the World Cup from Qatar herself, Metsola explained on the sidelines of the EU summit.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament is trying to find out where ex-Vice President Eva Kaili, who has been accused of corruption, may have exerted undue influence. The aviation agreement with Qatar and lobbying activities in the IT sector are the focus.
By Markus Grabitz
Financing the biodiversity targets is the Achilles' heel of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15). In addition to mobilizing public funds, this involves nothing less than aligning the entire economy with "nature positive." Support comes from the private sector itself.
By Timo Landenberger
In an internal report, the Ministry for Economic Affairs admits that the LNG terminals planned in Germany will lead to overcapacity. The budget committee has already blocked the funds for one of the terminals, and the ministry no longer believes in the planned terminal in Hamburg.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
MEP Eva Kaili, the most prominent of the accused in the EU Parliament corruption case, has been removed as Vice President. She denies the allegations. Several NGOs related to human rights apparently have a role in the case.
By Redaktion Table
The heads of state and government will once again have to come up with a solution to the high gas prices. Many also fear a creeping exodus of industry. But they disagree on what Europe's response should be.
By Till Hoppe
