Indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program are to take place between Tehran and Washington this weekend. Russia welcomes this; Israel is cautious.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Niclas Herbst's report on the discharge of the Commission for 2023 criticizes the Commission's NGO funding. The text received a broad majority in committee and will be voted on in plenary in May. It remains to be seen whether a committee of inquiry into the NGO contracts will be set up.
By Markus Grabitz
European climate politicians are currently debating the EU climate target for 2040, but CDU MEP Peter Liese believes it is much more important to clarify the interim target for 2035 first – for good reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
The President of the German Chemical Industry Association, Markus Steilemann, argues for the complete abolition of the European sustainability reporting rules, even if this only succeeds in parliament with the help of far-right parties.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs visits the candidate countries on her tour of the Balkans. She criticizes attacks on the unity of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
By Stephan Israel
The AI Continent Action Plan aims to promote the EU's AI policy by investing in and improving access to data and talent, among other things. It will be presented on Wednesday.
By Corinna Visser
As Chancellor, Merz wants to work closely with France and Poland. Apparently, preparations for this are already underway.
By Till Hoppe
The EU countries support the proposal to penalize unfair trading practices (UTPs) across borders. However, other measures to strengthen farmers in the supply chain are still the subject of debate.
By Julia Dahm
Europe is still well positioned in quantum computing. But without an overall strategy, the continent is at risk of losing its software sovereignty. The Center for European Policy (cep) warns of this in a recent study.
By Corinna Visser
A new institution modelled on the European Defense Mechanism is to be created to help Europe to arm itself faster and more cost-effectively and to create a single defense market.
By Marc Winkelmann
