Angela Merkel and Sebastian Kurz are leaving, there is no longer a majority in the Council and there is a power struggle over the post of parliamentary president: The EPP, which is used to success, is in crisis. It will have to reinvent itself.
By Eric Bonse
With a new legislative package, the EU Commission wants to orient the European gas market towards hydrogen. This also involves the classification of so-called low carbon fuels as climate-friendly alternatives. However, observers say that the draft legislation, which has been circulating since last week, contains major gaps and demand improvements.
By Timo Landenberger
With the Data Governance Act, which was negotiated this week, the EU has entered new territory: shaping regulatory markets that in part do not yet exist. But while the Data Governance Act went through with comparatively little controversy, the next project, the Data Act, is likely to be much different.
By Falk Steiner
Several times, those responsible have postponed the presentation of the infrastructure initiative. Behind the scenes, financial resources were mobilized. Now Brussels is putting a fat wallet of €300 billion on the table for "Global Gateway". The plan is to invest worldwide in digitalization, green technologies, and transport links.
By Amelie Richter
Three quarters of the EU's external trade volume and almost one third of its internal trade volume is shipped by sea. Maritime transport is indispensable for the EU. But it has a shortcoming: It emits CO2 almost unchecked. And so far there are hardly any solutions for making shipping greener in line with the Green Deal.
By Lukas Knigge
For weeks the far-right Éric Zemmour has kept voters waiting for his official candidacy. Now the 63-year-old controversial presenter has announced he will run as a candidate in France's presidential elections in April. He made his decision to save the country, he said in a video message released on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
Last night, the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission reached a common position at the trilogue on the Data Governance Act. In doing so, they laid the foundation for a European data economy. The main objective of the Act is to facilitate the use of third-party data. The agreement clearly shows that the DGA does not create parallel legislation to the General Data Protection Regulation.
By Jasmin Kohl
The "Conference on the Future of Europe" has long faced resistance, especially in Germany. But now the traffic light coalition has embraced French leader Macron's initiative. Even EPP leader Weber is on board. But the reform ideas are still far apart.
By Eric Bonse
Next weekend the Republicans will choose their candidate for the presidential election. The once strong party has lost importance – and is nevertheless being closely watched by President Macron. We present the possible challengers.
By Redaktion Table
Hauliers and truck manufacturers in the EU are facing a minor revolution. The EU limits require a switch to alternative drive systems. Battery-powered trucks are likely to play the most important role. What role hydrogen could play is controversial.
By Redaktion Table
