Green light for Ursula von der Leyen's nomination for a second term of office: The negotiators from the Christian Democrats, Socialists and Liberals have finalized the personnel package.
By Markus Grabitz
The danger of high gas prices is not yet over for the EU. According to the European Court of Auditors, the member states should explain more precisely which consumers would be particularly affected by renewed price increases. Meanwhile, some countries are complaining about legal uncertainties regarding an embargo on Russian gas.
By Manuel Berkel
The "no-Russia clause" in the sanctions regime against Moscow will not be extended to subsidiaries of EU companies for the time being due to concerns expressed by the German government. The 14th sanctions package contains sanctions against Russia's liquefied natural gas business for the first time.
By Stephan Israel
When the AI Act comes into force, there will only be a few months to implement it. Companies need quick guidelines from the authorities, demands not only the German AI Association. That is why a supervisory body must be found quickly.
By Corinna Visser
Based on the new EU debt rules, the EU Commission is preparing deficit proceedings against France, Poland and five other member states. They must reduce their structural deficit in the coming years. The new rules are likely to be put to the test as early as the fall.
By Marc Winkelmann
In order to drive forward work on the Capital Markets Union, Germany and France are discussing an optional 28th EU regime for the insolvency provisions of companies that finance themselves on the market via bonds. Experts are skeptical as to whether the idea will prevail in practice.
By Marc Winkelmann
The allocation of the top posts should actually be a swift affair. However, after their clear election victory, the EPP representatives are confidently making new demands – and questioning the usual balance.
By Till Hoppe
Because Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler changed her mind at the last minute, the Nature Restoration Act was finally passed by the Council yesterday, Monday. Gewessler's vote drew the ire of her coalition partner. Decisions have also been made on the Soil Monitoring Act and the Waste Framework Directive.
By Claire Stam
Before the election, the Greens set clear conditions for cooperation with the EPP. After the election defeat, they are now literally begging to be included in the informal coalition talks. Behind this is a plan.
By Lukas Knigge
After the regional and federal parliamentary elections in Belgium, King Philippe has tasked Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever (N-VA) with the exploratory talks for forming a government. Both are pushing for a swift process.
By Eric Bonse
