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On the first day of the EU summit, the heads of state and government had a heated debate about a strategy to combat record energy prices. There was also disagreement on what role nuclear power should play for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The European energy market design already guarantees security of supply in the EU – this is what Dena CEO Andreas Kuhlmann is convinced of in an interview with Lukas Scheid. Measures such as the decoupling of electricity and gas prices or joint gas contracts are not very effective.
By Lukas Knigge
Several heads of government at the summit supported the Commission President's line in the conflict with Warsaw over the rule of law. Chancellor Merkel urges de-escalation.
By Redaktion Table
The conflict with Poland, the dispute over high energy prices: heated arguments are looming at what is likely to be the last EU summit with Chancellor Merkel. An overview of the most important topics.
By Redaktion Table
The possible traffic light coalition partners are meeting for the first time today in a larger group. European policy plays a minor role but has an impact on several working groups.
By Till Hoppe
The fronts between Poland and the EU have hardened in the dispute over the rule of law and the primacy of EU law. A debate with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in the European Parliament in Strasbourg failed to produce a quick solution. However, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted that she was still willing to talk.
By Eric Bonse
Less than a month after the State of the Union Address, the Commission presented its work program for 2022 to the plenary of the European Parliament. Among them are important projects in the areas of digital and the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
The discussion about the EU fiscal rules is likely to be difficult and possibly protracted. But time is pressing because the currently suspended rules are due to take effect again in 2023. The Commission now wants to prevent the economic recovery from suffering.
By Till Hoppe
The high energy prices will also occupy the heads of state and government at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. However, the draft conclusions indicate that the member states could at least agree on common formulations.
By Till Hoppe