Macron disgruntled about Chancellor Scholz's trip to China, Council of Ministers adjourned: Relations between Berlin and Paris have been less than harmonious of late. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the two chairmen of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly talk about differences of opinion, misunderstandings and the impetus needed for joint armaments projects.
By Till Hoppe
Yesterday, Lara Wolters (S D) published her report on corporate due diligence. As expected, the text is significantly stricter than the proposal presented by the Commission in February. This means Wolters is in for some difficult negotiations: Discussions in the Council are going in the opposite direction.
By Charlotte Wirth
In a night session, the negotiators from the EU Commission, Parliament and Council agreed to raise the emission reduction targets of the member states, in some cases significantly. The trilogue agreement on the Effort Sharing Regulation is also likely to be heard in Sharm el-Sheikh.
By Lukas Knigge
Due to bleak prospects in court, legal protection insurers are now refusing to finance lawsuits by diesel drivers for damages due to a "thermal window." The ECJ has now confirmed in principle that environmental organizations such as DUH also have the right to sue but has given little hope of success in the matter.
By Markus Grabitz
Digitizing the single currency is a mammoth project. Next year, the Commission will present its plans – but until then, the decision-makers will have to find answers to fundamental questions.
By Torsten Kleinz
The controversial Energy Charter Treaty allows investors to sue climate policy measures in arbitration courts. Several EU states want to withdraw from the treaty but are unlikely to oppose the reform in the Council. This could lead to legal problems.
By Charlotte Wirth
The climate conference in Egypt is supposed to become an “implementation COP”. Instead of making new promises, the old ones are to be honored: More money for loss and damage, climate finance and climate adaptation. Furthermore, fossil fuels could make a comeback.
By Lukas Knigge
Europe has to take "immediate" action to be able to fill storage in the winter of 2023/24, the IEA warns. Meanwhile, energy ministers discuss cost allocation for solidarity gas supplies and restrictions on protected customers.
By Manuel Berkel
Travelers appreciate the opportunity to spend the night cheaply in private apartments. However, many cities complain about the negative consequences of short-term rental. Now the Commission presents its short-term rental regulatory proposal.
By Corinna Visser
In an interview with Europe.Table, Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton commits to combustion technology even beyond 2035. He reserves the right to take corrective action if the transformation to electromobility goals are not met.
By Markus Grabitz
