In a night session, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission agreed on the basic pillars of a new regulation against global deforestation. The trilogue result is an important signal ahead of the World Nature Conference but requires some compromises that are likely to have an aftermath.
By Timo Landenberger
In the dispute over the rule of law in Hungary and possible EU sanctions, the finance ministers have passed the ball back to the EU Commission. Meanwhile, Hungary is increasing the pressure by blocking the planned European budget support for Ukraine.
By Eric Bonse
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life.
By Markus Grabitz
This week, the UN Biodiversity Conference begins in Montréal. The meeting is expected to be a major game-changer in environmental protection. But the negotiations are taking place at a difficult time. The hurdles are high and some positions are far apart.
By Timo Landenberger
In September, Breton announced that the Commission plans to advance the development of the metaverse. He did not specify how. The business community is already one step ahead – and also has concrete wishes for the EU.
By Corinna Visser
During three hours of talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, EU Council President Charles Michel addresses the current protests as well as the war in Ukraine but achieves few concrete concessions. Xi, on the other hand, does not want to see any "real strategic conflicts or differences".
By Amelie Richter
How should the EU respond to the Inflation Reduction Act, with which the US government is promoting climate-friendly technologies? In Berlin, Paris and Brussels, there are discussions about higher subsidies, faster procedures and new EU funds. Some options are already emerging.
By Till Hoppe
Due to idle nuclear power plants in France, 60 percent of citizens there have to reckon with hours of power outages in winter. For Germany, according to a new extreme scenario, it will be of "utmost importance" to supply gas-fired power plants with fuel even in the event of a gas shortage.
By Redaktion Table
The legislative reform on packaging waste presented yesterday imposes high requirements on producers and member states for the reuse of packaging material. The Commission neglects the value of recycling, as the industry criticizes.
By Charlotte Wirth
In the dispute over the rule of law, the EU Commission recommends freezing more than €13 billion. Now the ball is in the Ecofin Council's court. However, not everyone there is in a hurry. At stake is the Union's credibility, but also its ability to act.
By Eric Bonse
