The Commission wants to present its action plan for affordable energy at the end of February. Many of those involved are still in the dark, but in the short term the Commission apparently wants to concentrate on one measure in particular.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission wants to greatly expand the exemptions from the CO2 border adjustment mechanism. The DIHK is pleased with the relief. However, according to a media report, the Commission is also considering including additional sectors in the CBAM.
By Manuel Berkel
The Strategic Dialogue on Cars enters its second phase. Five commissioners are meeting with industry representatives to discuss specialist topics. Meanwhile, associations and industry assume that the content of the Action Plan Auto has largely been finalized.
By Markus Grabitz
Agricultural politicians will be under pressure when negotiations on the EU's multi-annual financial framework begin this year. They will have to explain why savings should not be made in agriculture despite new priorities such as competitiveness and defense.
By Julia Dahm
Chinese e-commerce platforms in particular use the EU's duty-free limit of EUR 150 to bring their goods into the EU. However, many products do not meet European standards. The Commission wants to remedy this, but the customs reform it has proposed is only making slow progress in the Council.
By Corinna Visser
Europe needs to invest significantly more in defence, but how should the funding be organized? Here is an overview of possible options that Defense Commissioner Kubilius is expected to list in his White Paper on March 19.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the Jumbo Council meeting of EU industry and trade ministers in Warsaw, many expressed hope for a united approach to the USA. The Polish Council Presidency could push this course – but it won't be easy.
By Marc Winkelmann
British Prime Minister Starmer has invited EU leaders to a bilateral summit in May. However, rapprochement after Brexit will not be easy. And then US President Trump could also intervene with punitive tariffs.
By Eric Bonse
Serbia's protest movement is questioning the power of President Aleksandar Vučić for the first time. The demonstrators criticize the EU. In their opinion, the Union is stabilizing the autocrat's system of rule in Belgrade with its silence.
By Frank Stier
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who has been in office since December 2023, is struggling to implement change. His coalition is losing support among the population. Tusk must get his candidate through in the presidential election in May.
By Frank Stier
