The European Social Climate Fund will be launched on Jan. 1 to offset the costs of carbon pricing. Member states must decide how to spend the money in advance; but Germany has not presented its plan yet.
By Lukas Knigge
The Spanish Prime Minister’s minority government is mired in its deepest crisis yet: Suspected corruption at the top of the ruling party allegedly involved bribery across as many as five ministries. This scandal is compounded by allegations of sexual harassment.
By Isabel Cuesta
Montenegro’s Minister for European Affairs, Maida Gorčević, is confident that her country’s accession negotiations can be finalized in 2026. She is critical of the discussion in the EU about withholding veto rights from new member states. Montenegro’s success will also motivate other EU candidates, she says.
By Stephan Israel
The EU will now take out a loan via the Multiannual Financial Framework to finance Ukraine with €90 billion over the next two years. The initially preferred option of a reparations loan failed, not least because of the high guarantees demanded by Belgium.
By Stephan Israel
Shortly before the launch of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Commission is proposing far-reaching measures to mitigate its impact on companies. However, criticism from industry remains.
By Lukas Knigge
Reactions from manufacturers and suppliers to the Commission’s automotive proposals have been overwhelmingly negative. Few seem satisfied with Brussels’ plans.
By Markus Grabitz
A decision on a possible reparations loan for Ukraine is set to dominate the EU summit in Brussels today, with the Mercosur free trade agreement also likely to be discussed. The future of the EU as a geopolitical heavyweight is riding on both issues.
By Stephan Israel
At the Energy Council, Germany and other major EU states have spoken out against the Commission’s proposal for centralized grid planning. A financial issue triggered particularly fierce opposition from Sweden.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission wants to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries next Saturday. So far, there is no qualified majority in the Council and Parliament could still put a spanner in the works.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The NATO Secretary General will discuss the links between energy and security policy with EU energy ministers on Monday. In an interview with Table.Briefings, his chief advisor for hybrid threats explains the issues Mark Rutte will be discussing.
By Manuel Berkel
