Discussions are currently underway in Berlin and Brussels: How should the representation of interests be made even more transparent in the future? The systems function very differently – and yet they interlock.
By Falk Steiner
Since 2020, European finance ministers have unsuccessfully tried to agree on a future EU fiscal policy. The Czech presidency now wants to push the discussion forward, and the IMF is also pushing for a quick solution. This weekend, the ministers will meet informally in Prague.
By Redaktion Table
Ahead of the energy ministers' meeting, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen explained the emergency plan against high energy costs. A price cap for Russian gas could come very quickly. President Vladimir Putin responded by threatening a complete supply stop.
By Manuel Berkel
Italy scrutinizes investments from China relatively strictly. Several Chinese projects have been blocked in recent years. After the parliamentary elections on September 25, however, this trend could intensify significantly. This is because the poll-leading right-wing populist alliance around Giorgia Meloni is highly critical of close ties with China.
By Amelie Richter
The Nature Restoration Law and, in particular, the pesticide regulation are among the most controversial projects to be negotiated. Above all, German farmers see their livelihoods threatened by these plans. In addition, the Commission intends to present a legal framework for the certification of carbon sinks in November. Trilogues have begun for the LULUCF Regulation.
By Timo Landenberger
The news of Liz Truss' appointment as the new British prime minister has been met with concern in Brussels. So far, the EU has not had good experiences with the conservative Tory politician, who often references Margaret Thatcher.
By Eric Bonse
VDA President Hildegard Müller analyzes the impacts of the new geopolitical risks. There must be no turning away from globalization, she warns in an interview with Lukas Scheid and Markus Grabitz. And she warns the EU Commission to go overboard on the cost for consumers of the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
The Czech presidency has set itself the goal of advancing both the green and the digital transformation. It will have until the end of the year to do so. Part 1 of our summary of the digital projects for the fall of 2022.
By Redaktion Table
Elections in the European Parliament are not due until 2024. But the European parties are already beginning to prepare for the occasion. In Brussels, it is considered certain that at least the Christian Democrats and Socialists will again nominate top candidates. The EPP candidates will be particularly interesting, as there could be two prominent female candidates.
By Markus Grabitz
Experts at the Commission are proposing a three-pronged emergency measure to counter high electricity prices: an electricity-saving target, skimming excess profits of non-price-setting power plants and redistributing them back to households and SMEs. In the event of a gas shortage, there could also be aid for critical industries.
By Manuel Berkel
