Minister for Transport Volker Wissing is calling for clarification in the legal text on EU type approval. The aim is to prevent 8.2 million older diesel vehicles in Germany alone from being "taken out of service".
By Markus Grabitz
The AI Act represents a European harmonization regulation for product conformity. It thus follows the formula of the New Legislative Framework. This means that standards for AI are now required in addition to the law.
By Corinna Visser
Blue hydrogen promises clean energy from natural gas. The requirements should be as high as possible for the climate, but this creates new dependencies. However, a study by Agora Industrie also shows possible solutions.
By Manuel Berkel
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a new approach to competition policy. However, small EU states are resisting a relaxation of the rules for large mergers. But the Commission President has an important lever.
By Till Hoppe
The far right has significantly increased its seats in the European Parliament. However, they were once again excluded from key positions by pro-European groups. What's new is the protest against the cordon sanitaire.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected Commission President by the centrist parties. However, the EPP will hardly refrain from using rights to push through individual legislative proposals. Disputes are foreseeable.
By Markus Grabitz
The rule of law in the EU has improved over the past five years, according to a report by the EU Commission. There are sharp rebukes for Hungary and a warning for Slovakia. Germany comes off comparatively well.
By Eric Bonse
In a 29-page document, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides a comprehensive insight into the need for reform of EU legislation on renewable energies up to 2040 – and in some places takes a strong swipe at Brussels.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs decides to convene “informal meetings of EU foreign ministers in Brussels” to send a signal against the behavior of the Hungarian EU Presidency. But there should not be a boycott.
By Eric Bonse
In a new position paper, the German Association of the Motor Vehicle Industry calls on the Commission to finally present a sector-specific law. Manufacturers are skeptical and want to know how the Data Act will work first.
By Corinna Visser
