With the 28th regime, the Commission plans to introduce a legal form that will make it easier for companies to grow in the single market. However, “EU Inc.” faces considerable legal and political hurdles.
By Corinna Visser
The amendments to the AI omnibus reopen old rifts. MEPs disagree on how broadly the high-risk area should be defined, how industrial AI should be handled, when the AI Act should apply and who should control it. A number of conflicts with the Council are already emerging.
By Corinna Visser
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs, casting doubt on the transatlantic trade agreement with the European Union. Regardless of the next steps, however, companies may be entitled to claim billions in potential refunds.
By Katharina Kort
The free trade agreement with Australia has so far met with less resistance from EU farmers than the trade deal with Mercosur. Comparable environmental and social standards and lower export quotas have provoked less criticism. However, this could change.
By Antonia Zimmermann and Julia Dahm
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
There is growing debate over possible adjustments and reforms to the European emissions trading framework. A clear-cut solution is not yet in sight. While experts acknowledge the need for changes, they caution that modifications could have repercussions for climate targets and undermine earlier investment decisions.
By Lukas Knigge
If Germany and France fail to reach agreement on the joint development of a next-generation fighter aircraft, Berlin could turn to two alternative European programs. A decision on the future of FCAS is expected in early March.
By Gabriel Bub
A voluntary ESG standard promoted by the mining industry is intended to simplify the fragmented field of certification. However, NGOs criticize it for being too vague. In addition, those affected are not sufficiently involved in projects.
By Alex Veit
The US government has announced that it will provide financial support to sympathetic organizations in Europe. Marco Rubio’s visit, during which he endorsed the election of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, is in keeping with this approach – but there is resistance to this malign influence.
By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel
