Starting Monday, EU environment ministers and Climate Commissioner Frans Timmermans will be in the mix at the climate conference. They are boasting about ambitious Brussels plans, but they don't have only good news to share. The pressure on Timmermans and his team is great.
By Lukas Knigge
The Euro 7 pollutant standard sets limits for new cars for tire abrasion and brake dust. In addition, the industry is to guarantee the capacity of batteries in EVs for up to eight years. Reactions to the Commission's proposal are contrasting.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany and the other EU states must do more to defend against threats in cyberspace, the EU Commission demands. However, a new strategy remains vague and ambivalent on important issues.
By Eric Bonse
Need to talk on many levels: The European Union organizes its climate diplomacy in a particular way and is therefore not particularly flexible on the international stage. The Directorate-General for Climate plays a central role in this, especially now that the second and decisive week of climate negotiations is beginning.
By Claire Stam
Even if the count is still ongoing: US President Biden emerges stronger from the midterm congressional elections. In the EU, this is seen with relief. But there are likely to be further conflicts, particularly over trade policy.
By Till Hoppe
On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented its proposal for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact. It aims to secure the debt sustainability of the 27 EU states and, at the same time, promote investment and reforms for more growth.
By Redaktion Table
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
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
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
