Violations of European product safety regulations have multiplied, partly due to increasing Chinese imports from online retailers. The Commission is looking into centralizing the enforcement of consumer protection law.
By Marc Winkelmann
Europe's largest sustainability bank has left the financial sector's biggest climate initiative after it weakened its targets. Triodos argues that more rather than less climate action is needed.
By Caspar Dohmen
The authors describe "Pravda" as a network of over 190 websites that spread Russian propaganda in various languages, with a focus on Moldova and the Baltic states.
By Frank Stier
The Commission is launching a consultation on the Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act – initially for an impact assessment. In it, it reveals a controversial plan for green procurement: sustainability criteria should also apply to private companies.
By Manuel Berkel
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe
With the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU Commission wants to make European industry competitive again and more climate-friendly at the same time. However, researchers at the Centre for European Policy consider the plans to be too vague on the financing side.
By Lukas Knigge
Kaja Kallas has now received commitments for around two thirds of her initiative to supply Ukraine with two million artillery shells this year. Friedrich Merz's openness with regard to the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles was also welcomed at the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
According to the Copernicus report, Europe experienced the warmest year since records began in 2024. Particularly striking are extreme weather contrasts and deadly floods. Read about what stands out in Table.Briefings.
By Lukas Knigge
Economic Affairs Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is open to further instruments for financing European armaments. The Polish Council Presidency hopes to adopt the 150 billion SAFE defense package in May.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Commission wants to remain firm in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on electric cars. "Our concerns about Chinese overcapacity are currently becoming even more serious," it says.
By Till Hoppe
