In its third Rule of Law Report, the EU Commission again rebukes Hungary and Poland. Germany could also do more, for example, in the area of lobby transparency. However, the Brussels authority does not always live up to its own high standards. The European Parliament is now calling for consequences.
By Eric Bonse
Germany is closing ranks with Austria on energy supply. But Minister for Economic Affairs, Robert Habeck, also indicates that there is still a need for change at the EU level – in the protection of private households and gas subsidies between countries.
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German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.
By Nico Beckert
Faced with growing risks and high debts, the 19 euro countries are taking a cautious course. The EU Commission expects less growth and higher inflation.
By Eric Bonse
In early July, not only did the Czech Republic take over the EU Council presidency, Slovakia also assumed the presidency of the Visegrád Group. But the Ukraine war is undermining the cohesion of the "V4".
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The discussion about the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Germany seems to be getting complicated. The DSA stipulates rules for which a wide variety of authorities are responsible in Germany. There is no lack of ideas and implementation possibilities. Clarifying the issue could take a lot of time.
By Falk Steiner
The government of Mario Draghi continues to claim that it is better prepared than its European neighbors for a halt of Russian gas supplies. In fact, it has already been able to reduce its dependence on Russia enormously. By the end of the year, it wants to fill its gas storage facilities to 90 percent.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Irish data protection regulator has sent its draft decision on Facebook to its counterparts in the EU. Meta could be prohibited from transferring EU data to the US. Yet that's unlikely to happen in the short-term. And the social media advertising giant's temporary shore of salvation is already in sight.
By Falk Steiner
French nuclear power is supposed to help relieve the pressure on the European electricity market, which is already under high tension. At present, however, things look quite different. France is dependent on electricity imports and has to keep nuclear energy artificially alive.
By Claire Stam
A few days before the start of maintenance work on Nord Stream 1, the Commission and Council are demonstrating their ability to act on gas safety. However, a shortage of the fuel threatens a domino effect.
By Manuel Berkel
