Next week, the Legal Affairs Committee in the EU Parliament will vote on the compromise reached on Wednesday evening on the sustainability omnibus. The trialogue negotiations will then begin.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government is surprisingly united in its rejection of chat control. However, the governing parties have not yet agreed on a common position on the CSA Regulation. But time is pressing.
By Corinna Visser and Helene Bubrowski
For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.
By Alina Leimbach
Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for the revision of the CO2 fleet limits is unlikely to shake the targets for 2030 and 2035. However, she could propose instruments to make them more flexible so that the industry can meet the targets.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission is considering measures to combat the loss of scrap metal such as steel, aluminum and copper. This would be in line with the expectations of manufacturers. Their suppliers are not happy about this.
By Alex Veit
In 2024, Spain set records in the expansion of renewable energies. Three quarters of its electricity is now CO2-free. Nevertheless, the country is suffering from heat, floods, forest fires and political polarization. And the green transformation remains uncertain because the government has not passed a budget since 2023.
By Isabel Cuesta
The EU Commission is proposing to redirect the Russian state bank funds held by Euroclear to the Ukraine without legally confiscating them. In doing so, the authority wants to choose a path that cannot be blocked by individual member states.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Election winner Andrej Babiš would be a more difficult partner in the EU as head of government. Among other things, he wants to restrict aid to Ukraine. From now on, the motto in Prague is: “Czech Republic first!”
By Hans-Jörg Schmidt
The idea of a drone wall receives broad support at the EU summit in Copenhagen. The Commission is now to finalize the roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities by the end of October. However, the member states are claiming control over the joint armaments projects.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
After no agreement was reached at the last meeting of EU Parliament negotiators, the wrangling over the first omnibus on EU supply chain legislation and sustainability reporting continues. Someone has to move, but it remains to be seen who.
By Lukas Knigge
