The digital chapter is right at the beginning of the coalition agreement — a signal. Many of the plans have points of contact in Brussels, but conflicts are already emerging.
By Falk Steiner
The BDI presented five concrete demands to the future German government at its climate congress on Tuesday. In addition, the business representatives voiced clear criticism of the current climate policy, which is not sufficient in any sector. A scrappage premium to combat the high number of combustion cars was also brought into play.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU Parliament waved through the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Tuesday with a clear majority. Now all that is needed is the approval of the Council, and then there will be nothing standing in the way of the new CAP from 2023. However, the member states have a certain amount of leeway when it comes to implementation.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants to enable member states to better promote projects in the interest of environmental and climate protection. However, industry fears that energy-intensive companies will fall victim to the reform. The authorities are now taking action – but criticism remains.
By Till Hoppe
Digitization and the energy transition are leading to a steadily increasing demand for critical raw materials. But the EU is already heavily dependent on imports from individual regions. This is set to change. Today, the Parliament is voting on its position on the raw materials strategy, which focuses in particular on the extraction of Europe's own deposits.
By Timo Landenberger
Most recently, negotiations on the Digital Services Act stalled in Parliament. But now there are signs of movement: New compromise proposals are supposed to clear the way for the trilogue as quickly as possible.
By Jasmin Kohl
Belgium's nuclear phaseout is actually a done deal. But shortly before the government makes its decision, the fronts within the governing coalition harden – especially the Liberals want to stick to nuclear power. The discussion is an example of how intensely the technology is currently being fought over in many countries in Europe.
By Charlotte Wirth
Risks of a shadow market, not in the sense of the General Data Protection Regulation: At a hearing of the IMCO's Digital Single Market working group, experts put forward arguments against personalized advertising. Nevertheless, no majority for a complete ban is emerging in the committee.
By Redaktion Table
As rapporteur for the directive on the expansion of renewable energies, Markus Pieper has taken on one of the most important dossiers in the fight against climate change. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, the CDU MEP explains how the expansion can be accelerated, why it won't work without gas and why ideologies have no place in the energy transition.
By Timo Landenberger
In January, Paris takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. There is no official programme yet, but the priorities are gradually becoming known. We analyse potential conflicts with European partners and the influence of the upcoming presidential election in April.
By Redaktion Table
