At the last minute, EU energy ministers in Luxembourg agreed on a common position on reforming the electricity market. However, it has not yet been clarified to what extent France can subsidize the price of electricity for its industry thanks to its old nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
Poland is on the verge of a change of power: The Alliance of Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition, the Third Way and the Left has a majority in the next Sejm and can replace the PiS government. In an interview with Markus Grabitz, Polish MEP and publicist Róża Maria Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein (Renew) explains what needs to change in Poland's EU policy with the change of government.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU ministers finalized their negotiation mandate for the UN Climate Conference in Dubai at the end of November on late Monday evening. The role of CCS is significantly restricted. However, the EU countries declined a heightened climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
In the spring, the EU Commission announced its intention to reduce the reporting obligations for companies by a quarter, and now the authority is presenting concrete proposals. However, two important dossiers are missing from the new work program.
By Claire Stam
Politicians from Berlin and Brussels reacted with relief to the possible change of power in Poland, even though the final results are yet to be announced. And PiS leader Kaczyński could still try to rally a majority behind him after all.
By Redaktion Table
There is a gap in European air defense against maneuverable hypersonic weapons. The EU wants to solve the problem cost-effectively – but is funding two consortia at the same time.
By Gabriel Bub
The Digital Services Act is still only in force for a few providers. But the crisis caused by the attack on Israel left the EU Commission with no time to spare: It initiated the first investigation proceedings against platforms much earlier than intended. This is good news for EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton – this way, he could show before the European elections that the DSA is working.
By Falk Steiner
David O'Sullivan has been EU Sanctions Coordinator since the beginning of the year and, in his new role, has already visited a number of third countries to close the main loopholes in the sanctions regime against Russia. In an interview with Stephan Israel, the former top official and EU ambassador in Washington takes positive stock of the situation.
By Stephan Israel
EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell finally catches up on his trip to China. His mission: Making it clear to his Chinese interlocutors that the EU and its members are not marionettes of the United States, but want to be taken seriously as geopolitical players.
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The regulation aims to increase Europe's attractiveness as a hub for manufacturers of climate-friendly technologies. Negotiators in the European Parliament have now reached an agreement. There is also movement in the Council.
By Till Hoppe
