The EU Commission wants to present its plans to simplify sustainability laws. However, the substantive dispute is unlikely to be over after that – the differences between the various camps are too great.
By Marc Winkelmann
Expectations of the EU Commission's climate and industry package are high. The Clean Industrial Deal is intended to restore Europe's competitiveness. The plans are welcomed across the board, but they will hardly solve all the problems.
By Lukas Knigge
On the third anniversary of the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, the Commission has announced further aid for Ukraine, which is also intended to benefit the country's energy sector. For the first time, there was talk of a special European envoy.
By Eric Bonse
The Chancellor-designate is looking to close ranks with France, Poland and the UK. In order to raise the necessary funds for the German armed forces, Merz could resort to a quick fix.
By Till Hoppe
As the winner of the election, the CDU leader wants to form a new federal government by Easter. In view of US President Trump's policies, an independent European defense capability is a "top priority." However, the coalition talks will be difficult.
By Till Hoppe
Eventful days lie ahead for Italy's judiciary. The ECJ is deciding on the migration centers in Albania, and judges and public prosecutors want to strike over a planned judicial reform. This week in Rome will therefore be a fundamental one.
By Almut Siefert
Vladimir Putin's regime has so far successfully averted the consequences of Western sanctions against Russian energy trade. China and India play a key role in this. However, European customers also continue to fill Russia's coffers.
By Viktor Funk
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as well as the threatened levies on cars, chips and pharmaceuticals are causing great concern not only outside the USA. There is also resistance within the country itself, as someone else could end up benefiting. Europe, for example.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission is urging European gas companies to conclude long-term supply contracts for gas, thereby contradicting its climate targets. It even wants to provide more support for terminals in producing countries. What experts criticize about this.
By Manuel Berkel
According to Keir Starmer, the UK is prepared to take a leading role in a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, however, criticizes the discussion as premature and sets conditions. Anyone expecting unity after Emmanuel Macron's micro summit was disappointed.
By Stephan Israel
