The German government wants to ease the burden on companies regarding the crisis-related rise in energy costs – at least that is the official justification. But calculations show that many companies are paying less than before the crisis. This could once again draw criticism from EU partners.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Amid protests against zero-Covid, the EU Council chief travels to China. The timing for the first personal handshake in years is problematic. For President Xi, however, the photo opportunity comes at just the right time, as the EU-US dialogue on China is being held in Washington at almost the same time. For Michel, however, a "mission impossible" awaits him in China.
By Amelie Richter
It's a world premiere: Today, the European Commission will present a legislative proposal to establish a certification system for carbon removal. The procedure is sharply criticized by opponents.
By Claire Stam
Tomorrow, Thursday, the Council will vote on its position on corporate due diligence. Although the text lags behind the Commission's proposal in terms of ambition, France is blocking it. Paris is pushing for financial services to be exempt from the law.
By Charlotte Wirth
In the future, it will not be the employees who have to prove whether an employment relationship exists, but Google, Uber and Co.: At the heart of the proposal to improve the situation of platform workers is the reversal of the burden of proof. Because the devil is in the details, however, the deliberations of Parliament and the Council are taking an unexpectedly long time.
By Markus Grabitz
How must a fair data law be structured to get data traffic moving and promote innovation? Negotiations on the Data Act are currently underway – and the industry has formulated clear demands.
By Corinna Visser
The current crisis has permanently changed the European energy market, says energy and geopolitics expert Andreas Goldthau. Not only in the short term, but also in the future, more state intervention is to be expected. But the current crisis also offers opportunities, he states.
By Charlotte Wirth
The planned European Media Freedom Act is the subject of an open dispute: The German states deny the EU competence – and launch a subsidiarity complaint. Is Věra Jourová's prestige project overshooting the mark?
By Redaktion Table
The trilogues on the Fit for 55 dossiers are entering the home stretch. There is already a broad majority in favor of increasing the targets for renewable energies. The days of decision come in mid-December.
By Claire Stam
Trilogue on its own business: The European Parliament sees demands by the Council on the party statute as an attack on the EU parties' right to self-determination. Money and political freedom of movement are at stake.
By Markus Grabitz
