Companies complain about a fragmented set of rules for export controls within the EU. But a harmonized approach is still a long way off due to national reservations.
By Marc Winkelmann
Negotiations between Bern and Brussels on a new basis for bilateral relations begin today. In Switzerland, however, the opponents of a deal with the EU still have the upper hand at the second attempt.
By Stephan Israel
Germany and several other member states abstained from the highly controversial project. However, the Belgian Council Presidency managed to persuade Italy and France to change their minds – and thus achieve the necessary majority in the Council.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Malte Gallée case continues to occupy the Green Group in the European Parliament. There are doubts about the rules that the Greens adopted in 2019 to prevent harassment. Confidentiality protection was so strong that it was impossible to clarify the allegations.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament reports an agreement in the dispute over common transparency standards for the EU institutions. However, the EPP does not support the compromise and the Council wants to remain outside for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The Spanish Congress is expected to wave through the controversial amnesty law this Thursday. Among other things, it contains a narrower definition of terrorism compared to Spanish law – in line with EU definitions.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The EU ambassadors of the member states voted by a large majority in favor of a ban on products from forced labor. Berlin found itself in the minority for the second time this week. This fuels the debate as to whether Christian Lindner's or Marco Buschmann's uncompromising course serves German interests in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
The EU heads of state and government want the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide the European defense industry with improved access to funding. Weapons are not to be financed. However, a dual-use clause could be dropped.
By Max Mustermann
Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
Observers considered it an almost impossible task. After several failed attempts, the EU labor ministers have paved the way for the Platform Work Directive. Against the two largest EU countries, Germany and France. A first.
By Alina Leimbach
