European aviation has almost fully recovered from the pandemic by 2024 – with serious consequences for the climate. A new study shows that a large proportion of aviation emissions remain unpriced.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP) is making progress. The responsible committees in the EU Parliament agreed to a compromise yesterday, which will now form the basis for the trilogue with the member states.
By Stephan Israel
Green MEP Hannah Neumann has publicized Iranian hacking attempts against her office, and now warns that hybrid attacks are often neither taken seriously enough nor addressed.
By Gabriel Bub
On Thursday, the EU Commission took a further step towards implementing the UN Convention on the High Seas. Biodiversity in the oceans is to be better protected.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The world is waiting for Europe – at least for its 20235 climate target. The EU Commission has now promised to present the so-called NDC by September at the latest. The proposal for the 2040 climate target is to be submitted before then.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Parliament wants to position itself on the reform of public procurement law by the summer. In the Employment Committee, the struggle for its own position has begun.
By Alina Leimbach
The Trump administration has submitted a seven-point proposal aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. The response to the proposal, which is largely to the detriment of Ukraine, has been negative. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio therefore canceled a trip to London.
By Stephan Israel
The attempt by right-wing MEPs to further weaken the CO₂ border adjustment mechanism failed in the European Parliament's Trade Committee on Wednesday. Instead, the committee members confirmed the EU Commission's proposal.
By Lukas Knigge
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Christian Democratic party family EPP will meet for its congress in Valencia. The party reform will be voted on, and a new party leadership will be elected. EPP leader Manfred Weber does not have to reckon with an opposing candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
EU member states should also be able to use research and cohesion funds for the development of dual-use products. The EU Commission has presented a corresponding regulation that should allow existing funding programs more flexibility.
By Stephan Israel
